First Hand Experience with Student Visa

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asalem44 New member

Member since 20 August 2020

asalem44New member20 August 2020 18:37:50

Hi All

I am a 40 years IT Project Manager planning to apply for masters in NZ and eventually move there.

I have shortlisted few universities and institutes to apply for masters there, all seems fine and I can financially support myself and family during my study period. Yet I have a few questions and I would appreciate if anyone has passed through the same earlier to share his experience.

1. Will my age by an issue in getting the student visa approved by the NZ immigration authorities ?
2. Will it make a difference if I apply for Masters in a technical institute rather than a university ? Obviously they are less expensive, eligibility criteria is more flexible and the study duration is shorter than universities. Will this affect the decision of the migration counselor ?
3. Having my family accompanying me, will this as well decrease my chances of getting the visa ? Any suggestions ?

I want to move to NZ but just want to make sure I am doing whatever it takes to get the student visa approved, skilled migration won't work for me because of my age.

Appreciate hearing your thoughts and experiences.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert20 August 2020 20:11:29

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Welcome to the forum asalem44

Just be aware that the NZ Govt will not be issuing student visas because of Covid-19.

1. Your age will be against you.
2. This will affect the decision.
3. Having family with you will affect the decision.

Sorry to sound negative but this is the reality.

asalem44 New member

Member since 20 August 2020

asalem44New member20 August 2020 20:26:26

Thanks Stumpy.

I understand because of COVID all the visas are on hold now.

So do you think if I go for a university rather than a polytechnic and travel alone without my family, will this give me better chances of getting the student visa ?

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert21 August 2020 00:55:54

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I am not saying it definitely will but it may enhance your chances.

asalem44 New member

Member since 20 August 2020

asalem44New member21 August 2020 11:54:26

Thanks again.

No shame in trying anyways, wish me luck.

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