Hi, all future Kiwis!
This is Owen, I am a Chinese living in USA but immigrating to NZ...
Here I would like to share my timeline, as when I first started the process, I did not imagine so many roller coaster experiences during the whole process. Losing points down below 140...then NZQA level above NZQF on USA Master, KA01 fail, KA02 preparation and KA02 pass with around 2 weeks! Plus I am secretly applying immigration and do not want to have my current employer know...I am always grateful for all those road blocks and how things finally worked out to almost the end. The CO Sophie is so nice and so patient, all contact experience has been smooth and quick. Such a blessing from God.
Especially I thank this forum for people's open discussions. I have gained lots of good information. And especially thank good JandM, you are the engine of this forum and people who are immigrating to NZ.
Anyway, I will leave you guys to ask me questions and I am more than happy to share with yall!
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Branch: London
SMC Type
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EOI Selected with 145 points: 04.27.16
ITA : 05.05.16
FBI Background Check Start-Received : 05.07 - 08.01 16
Medical Received: 09.08.16
ITA Lodged: 08.10.16
First Email from CO asking for proof of USA's Master 60 points and LTSSL's 20 bonux points, points down to 115 : 09.30.16
NZQA Application Received: 10.4.16
IPENZ KA01 Application Received: 10.08.16
KA01 Result fail: 10.19.16
~ KA02 Prep ~
NZQA Result:11.10.16 Master Level 9 (NZQF claims Level 8, big victory! )
KA02 Application Received: 11.23.16
KA02 Pass!!: 12.07.16 Blessing!
Interview: 12.15.16 by phone - 48 mins.
CO told she will make decision the next day and then I will know the result after 2 weeks.
Waiting patiently and positively!! Christmas anyway!