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Gourav sharma

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Indian

Lives in Auckland

Speaks English, Punjabi, no

Registration: 11 May 2010

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Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
2 years ago
Mickael

The cost of Living in New Zealand in 2023 by Mickael

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...

Gourav sharma

Regardless of the City you are in New Zealand has become ridiculously expensive in last 12-18 months.I live in Hamitlon City and here are the details of the current day to day expenses.Accommodation: From $480 per week to $650 for a 2 BRM to 3 BRM ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster008007

Is ILTES compulsary for Dependent Work Visa! by GuestPoster008007

Hi Everybody, I am planning to apply for a Dependent Work Visa as my wife would be applying for a Students visa. Can someone tell me if it is mandatory to give IELTS before applying for the visa?

Gourav sharma

Thank you so much Gourav, that's really helpful. Are you based in Auckland by any chance?No lived there for 7 years and then moved for a better quality of life which was missing in AKL :)Oh ok, Hey most of the time NZ has always be in the top ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster008007

Can anyone help to understand the job market in NZ! by GuestPoster008007

Hi Everybody, Me and my wife are planning to move to Auckland by Jan 2019, She wants to complete her higher education. We have started applying to the Universities in New Zealand, while I know I can get a dependent work visa while she’s ...

Gourav sharma

Depends on the situation, type of job you have applied, company where you worked in India. So there is no certain answer, but most of the time Indian experience doesn't count much. In terms of using it for gaining points for residency ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster008007

Is ILTES compulsary for Dependent Work Visa! by GuestPoster008007

Hi Everybody, I am planning to apply for a Dependent Work Visa as my wife would be applying for a Students visa. Can someone tell me if it is mandatory to give IELTS before applying for the visa?

Gourav sharma

Nope, IELTS is not required at all for any "TEMPORARY" dependent visa. There is a "Soft" requirement of IELTS 5 band scores when you will apply for your residency as a DEPENDENT of the principle applicant, But can easily be ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
Muthu.amr

Company address related queries in New Zealand EOI form by Muthu.amr

Hi, My name is Ram and while filling up the past company's work experience details in the EOI for New Zealand PR, I noticed that my one of past companies address has changed according to their website. Now, in the EOI form, do I need to fill up ...

Gourav sharma

Address won't matter in your EOI. Just make sure you make a cover letter and explain the situation at the time of submitting "ITA - Invitation to Apply" which is the next step once your EOI gets accepted. Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster008007

Can anyone help to understand the job market in NZ! by GuestPoster008007

Hi Everybody, Me and my wife are planning to move to Auckland by Jan 2019, She wants to complete her higher education. We have started applying to the Universities in New Zealand, while I know I can get a dependent work visa while she’s ...

Gourav sharma

First of all, if you guys can hurry up then try to get your visa approved before 26 of November 2018. You will be a lot better in terms of your rights. More details in this official link: ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster008007

Is ILTES compulsary for Dependent Work Visa! by GuestPoster008007

Hi Everybody, I am planning to apply for a Dependent Work Visa as my wife would be applying for a Students visa. Can someone tell me if it is mandatory to give IELTS before applying for the visa?

Gourav sharma

Nope, IELTS is not required at all for any "TEMPORARY" dependent visa. There is a "Soft" requirement of IELTS 5 band scores when you will apply for your residency as a DEPENDENT of the principle applicant, But can easily be ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jdborja

Will NZQA assess an unfinished degree? by Jdborja

I am currently taking up my master's degree but intending to submit my EOI next month. Since my degree is not on the list of exempt qualifications, I need to go through PAR to have my college degree assessed. My concern is, can I also submit my ...

Gourav sharma

No NZQA won't assess any qualification which wasn't fully completed Official source: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications/ Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
8 years ago
Girisisodiya

Asking money for job in NZ. by Girisisodiya

Hi Everyone, It's Giri here from dubai. I applied online for a job of “powder coating technician” . Than I got a call for interview on 24.11.16. On 26.11.16 I went for interview. It was pretty well. After interview that guy asked ...

Gourav sharma

Indeed a scam, Someone trying to make some easy money. You were not clear in your post that the interview you went for was face to face in Dubai or over the internet. In any case its a pure scam, Its unlikely that someone from here will hire a ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in New Zealand by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to New Zealand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

Gourav sharma

Indeed Paihia is a beautiful Calm place and I love to visit there.. But its dead area.. Its not for people like me who loves to socialize and needs community (Own cultural) .. Nothing to offend but everyone have their own priorities.. :) Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
9 years ago
DarrenAnderson

Advice for Visa application by DarrenAnderson

I currently live in NZ and have permanent residency but my girlfriend lives in Thailand and wants to move here to live with me I have my own place I'm 22 and she is 25 and also needs a job she currently works in accounting in Bangkok. Just ...

Gourav sharma

Huge scope... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
9 years ago
DarrenAnderson

Advice for Visa application by DarrenAnderson

I currently live in NZ and have permanent residency but my girlfriend lives in Thailand and wants to move here to live with me I have my own place I'm 22 and she is 25 and also needs a job she currently works in accounting in Bangkok. Just ...

Gourav sharma

@vinod just apply your residency under SMC (skilled migrant category) if your experience is genuine and you have all the required evidences to show it then its an easy case... You dont have to listen to any consultant .. Just visit immigration nz ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in New Zealand by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to New Zealand. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

Gourav sharma

Well if you talking about jobs and employment opportunites then no other city can beat Auckland... At the same time Auckland offers an awesome quality of life ... When it comes to affordability then Auckland is worse in all of new zealand.. ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
9 years ago
DarrenAnderson

Advice for Visa application by DarrenAnderson

I currently live in NZ and have permanent residency but my girlfriend lives in Thailand and wants to move here to live with me I have my own place I'm 22 and she is 25 and also needs a job she currently works in accounting in Bangkok. Just ...

Gourav sharma

@DarrenAnderson if you have enough evidence to prove that you both are in relationship from good amount of time and some other strong evidence of your last meets (Hotel reservation, bills, Travel tickets, Pics) and you both want to "marry" ... Read More

Gourav sharma
gourav replied to a thread
9 years ago
Simrat

Planning to move from India to New Zealand by Simrat

Hi Folks, A big hello to all. I am an Indian resident looking forward to move to NZ. I am a software engg by profession with 6+ years of work experience in Java and related web technologies. I want to know abt moving to NZ and getting a job there. ...

Gourav sharma

you wanna suggest some?I am not sure which city you are in and who would be trustworthy, experienced adviser their. Do your own research plz, Ask them about contact details of their previous clients and check their website. How old they are in ... Read More