Living and working in New Zealand allows an applicant to make his or her career but this should not be done at the cost of living away from your parents. Here are some of the facets linked with “FAMILY SPONSORSHIP: PARENT CATEGORY”

• Centre of Gravity Test: In order to satisfy this test, it is mandatory that the parents have an equal or greater number of children who are living in the land of Kiwis as compared to any other country.
• The main applicant (sponsor) should be a resident of New Zealand for a minimum of three years on the date of filing the application. It is essential that the applicant has lived in NZ for a minimum of 184 days for each three years before filing an application for sponsoring the parent.
• Financial aspects play a crucial role when it comes to sponsoring your parents in the land of Kiwis. You must have a household income of a minimum of  $29,897.92
• The sponsor should be an Adult (17 years of age or over)
• Physically present in NZ and should be a New Zealand or Australian citizen.
• Meet the minimum income requirements.
• You can not file the application for sponsorship while you are out of the country. It is a must that you should have your physical presence in the NZ at the time you put the application in. In addition, you will be required to sign a declaration that would state that you as a sponsor would repay all the benefits received by them in the first two years from the NZ government.

Other facets

No two applications are processed in the same manner and time. Therefore critical situations like this require you to hire the services of an Immigration and Visa veteran to smoothen out the whole process. Once your Immigration guide clears out your application and documentation aspects, you would be granted with a letter of “approval in principle,” followed by instructions on the next steps involved in the Immigration process.

Medical Assessments

The most critical aspect of sponsoring your parent is that they must be reasonably healthy and clear the “acceptable standard of health” set out by the NZ government.

• Parents have to go through the Medical examinations, get them certified from Medical Assessor and show the documentation to the Case Officer.
• The Medical Assessor may provide a brief opinion or may even refuse to give any opinion on your health. Also INZ has every right to send your medical information to another Medical Assessor for a second opinion. If the second opinion also comes out as “unacceptable,” you are only left with the chance to apply for the “Medical Waiver.” To avoid such complications, it is always advised to hire the services of an Immigration guide before filing the application.

Appendix 10 Conditions

Certain medical conditions are automatically deemed, in order to prove that the parents are not eligible to immigrate to NZ under the Appendix 10 Conditions. Some of them are:

1. Diseases linked with Central Nervous System
2. Solid organ transplants
3. Genetic or congenital disorders
4. Cardiac disease
5. Chronic renal failure
6. Malignancies of solid organs
7. Severe autoimmune disease
8. HIV infection
9. Hepatitis B surface antigen positive
10. Chronic obstructive respiratory disease

One can read about the conditions at: (http://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/i10008.htm).

If your parents are suffering with any one condition mentioned in Appendix 10, then they are not eligible to immigrate under PARENT SPONSORSHIP to New Zealand. But if they don’t have any of these disorders, this does mean that they have cleared the medical assessment. You must also prove that your health won’t cost more than $25,000 to the New Zealand Health Service.

List of Documents

AS A SPONSOR

1. You need to prove that you hold a Residency Permit in New Zealand. In addition, you may be required to show the copies of your passport and letter from the Department of Internal affairs, to name a few.
2. Duly Filled Sponsorship Form 1024
3. Statements from Bank in order to show a proof of your financial condition.

AS PARENTS

1. Fill out the standard Residency Application Form 1000
2. Satisfy the conditions linked with good health requirements and good character requirements. Therefore they need to show police and medical certificates (less than 6 and 3 months respectively).
3. Birth certificates showing the relationship with your sponsor
4. Application Fee

The procedure looks tedious and complicated. To avoid any hassles, it is advised to take guidance from an Immigration Veteran, who is always updated with the recent amendments happening in the Immigration world. Consult one today.

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Students from all over the world come to Canada as it is one of the most anticipated countries to immigrate to! If you are one of those who are already studying in Canada and intend to extend your stay, then here are a few things to keep in mind before applying for an extension:

• The first thing to note is that you are required to show a proof that you will be studying in a Canadian educational institution during the phase of extension.
• It is mandatory to apply for an extension, 30 days before the expiry of the current visa. This is because the application process for the same may take time and there are chances that you may get stuck in some hassles that may delay the application procedure further.
• Ensure that your passport is valid while you apply for the student visa extension. Other documentation may include a copy of your bank statements in order to support your financial aspects during your stay in Canada.
• Get the photocopies of your educational qualification always handy with you.
• A serious task like “extending your student visa” requires a sheer guidance from an immigration expert. Decisions of this kind should not be taken easily and requires expertise on the matters decked in an Immigration application process. We may not forget that any minor mistake could lead to the denial of your extension and make leave your future in a limbo.

Hire an expert Immigration and Visa veteran today!

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There are certain mandatory requirements that are needed in order to immigrate to a foreign country. Canada is no exception. In addition, an application process bedecked with any immigration procedure is quite tedious. The presence of an experienced Immigration expert by your side would not only ensure ample peace of mind but a hassle free future for you and your family.

Here is a glimpse of the documentation that is required in order to migrate to Canada:

• Canadian immigrant Visa and Confirmation of PR for the applicants (main as well as dependants arriving with you)
• Passport for the main applicant and the other family members traveling with you
• Details of personal household items that you are bringing with you and the ones that are arriving late
• Details of the money value of each household item.
• Tip: keep these documents (copies) handy with you
• Proof of your bank assets (bank statements) and financial condition
• Health documents including official documentation as to what vaccinations you and your family members have taken.
• Birth certificates, marriage certificates, education records, reference letters from employers, to name a few.

The list is endless. In addition, it would be wise to have your critical documentation translated in English or French to make it easier for everyone. Just hire an Immigration and Visa expert and know more about it.

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The colonial land offers immense opportunities for an international student to study. The country is known for its educational institutions and degrees. Currently, UK offers around 50,000 postgraduate and research opportunities paving way for a brilliant career ahead for many students. Student visas in the UK are normally granted for a year or so in the beginning. It depends on the period of the curriculum. Although, before the visa is granted, a student has to prove to the immigration or the visa officer that he has every intention of returning back to his home country after his period of study is over.

In order to obtain a student visa successfully, you must satisfy the following aspects very carefully:

• A letter of acceptance from the college or the university confirming your admission.
• You need to prove your proficiency in English language. If need arises, you might have to appear and provide your IELTS score.
• You must be able to provide documents proving your ability to finance your education and other living expenses during your stay in the UK.
• In some instances, the applicant has to provide documents proving his sponsorship along with the relevant bank statements.
• You have to present the documents regarding your accommodation. These should be separate from the information provided by your university.
• Your course should be that of a full time one involving a minimum of 15 hours of daytime study per week. Incase, you intend to pursue more than one subject in those 15 hours, you must prove the direct link between the subjects.
• You are not permitted to work on a part time basis unless your course duration extends beyond 6 months. However, you would be allowed to work only during your vacations.
• Also, you must undergo an interview before you obtain a visa.

It has to be remembered that the minute errors are the ones that causes an application to be rejected. Thus, it is best to consult an immigration and visa specialist to know more on the latest. He would also provide you some important tips for the interview. Above all, with a visa consultant by your side, it would be a hassle free ride to the UK.

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Jobless people in Canada can find some ease in this article. With the Employment Insurance (earlier known as the Unemployment Insurance) by your side, you would hardly find yourself in any financial despair in Canada.

Canadian workers pay some amount in the Central Fund. In the later stages, when these workers leave their jobs or are unable to continue with their work, they can draw the same in accordance with their earlier made contributions. The amount received as an Employment Insurance depends upon the previous salary of the applicant as well as on the unemployment rate.

The financial aid was first attempted in the year 1935 and holds tremendous importance for places that have higher rates of unemployment. Here is a list of benefits associated with the Employment Insurance:

• Regular Employment Insurance benefits: These benefits are for those who are currently available for work but lost their jobs without their fault. For example due to seasonal lay-offs and so on.
• Maternity, Parental and Sickness benefits: As the name suggests, those who are pregnant, performing their parental duties for the newborn or adopted child or sick can avail these benefits. You are required to fulfill mandatory conditions such as showing a proof that your regular weekly earnings are reduced by more than 40% and so on.
• Compassionate Care benefits: The benefits are for those who have to miss their work for a dying relative. The benefit came into existence on January 4, 2004, when eligible applicants who are absent from their jobs to take care of a gravely ill relative; can get up to six weeks of employment insurance benefit for a time span of six years.
• Fishing benefits: A fisher by profession is a self employed person. But if you are not self-employed and are in the fishing occupation, then you can avail the Employment Insurance benefits.

When you should submit the application? It would be a wise option to apply for the Insurance as soon as you become unemployed otherwise there are chances that you may miss out on some key benefits.

Documentation

While making the application, you are required to show mandatory documents like your Social Insurance Number, Personal Identification, Record of Employment, Bank statements, Employment Details, Medical Certificate (If you are seeking sickness benefits) and Adoption Certificate (provided you are an adoptive parent).

*The documentation required may vary in the case of online registration.

Rules to Avail Employment Insurance

The applicant is required to fulfill the following mandatory conditions while applying for the same:

• You should be willing and able to work.
• You should be in a process of job seeking exercise and should have a record of the employers you have contacted (Date and Time of contact).
• Keep a record of the money earned when on Employment Insurance and report the same on schedule.
• Report all money earned (That includes your self-employment earnings too).
• Report when you are not available for work or are absent from your residence.

So if you have paid Canadian Employment Insurance premiums and are unemployed, it is best to apply for Employment Insurance as soon as possible.

Also, to claim employment insurance, it is mandatory to be a Canadian Citizen or have a Permanent Resident card. It would be a wise option to hire the services of an experienced Immigration and Visa consultant and secure a hassle free future for you and your family in Canada!

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