October 2006

Network Migration October 2006 Newsletter

Welcome to the Network Migration Services, October newsletter. This month we have information on the processes of importing a motor vehicle into New Zealand. We also have some valuable information on writing a winning CV from our Job Search Consultant, Lorna Brink. Our travel special this month to Australia may be of interest to anyone that is wanting to spend a 10 day tour of New South Wales over the holiday period. Happy reading!

Processing times frames for Australia. Please note that if you are an Australian Client and your case has been lodged this year, DIMIA is currently processing lodgements that were applied for in March 2006. If you have any queries, please contact your Client Services Manager.

Visa's for Australia.It is a requirement of Australia that every person wanting to travel to Australia, on holiday, business or for immigration purposes have the correct visa in your passport. To obtain a visitors visa, please contact VFS or Network Migration Services and we can forward you the details. If you do not secure a visa in time of your travel you will be declined entry at the port of entry in Australia.

Importing a motor vehicle into New Zealand – First time immigrants may import a vehicle free of duty or GST, provided you have owned and used the vehicle for twelve months prior to shipment and you agree to retain the vehicle for two years on arrival into New Zealand.

All vehicles must be steam-cleaned prior to shipping and an authorised certificate provided for the Ministry of Agriculture. The interior of the vehicle must also be cleaned. Do not include household and personal effects in your vehicle – these can not be cleared under your motor vehicle clearance.

All shippers of motor vehicles will be required to attend an interview with New Zealand Customs at the Port of Entry. Invoiced proof of purchase, ownership papers, current Driver's Licence, plus an invoice for shipping and insurance costs will be required at this interview.

Once you car has been cleared and you have collected it from the depot you will have to arrange for an inspection to ensure that it complies with all New Zealand regulations.

A Winning CV. By Network Migration Services Job Search Consultant, Lorna Brink -Your CV is your personal advertisement – it is usually the first impression you make to a prospective employer. It is essentially a sales tool, it's sole purpose is to get you an interview. Employers receive hundreds of CV’s for every available position. Somewhere in that pile is yours. Research shows that recruiters spend about five seconds glancing at each CV. Your objective is to make it to the top of the pile that gets considered for an interview.

Some helpful tips

• Include the following: Contact Information, Key Skills, Work Experience, Achievements, Education & Training.

• Define who you are, (your experience, qualifications and work history) as informatively, clearly and concisely as possible.

• Also write how your skills and experience match the desired skills for this position in the covering letter/email.

• Grab the employer’s attention by focusing on the benefits that your skill set can provide their company. Let them know about your achievements.

• Space it out well, never clutter a page with too much information. First impressions count.

• Have your most recent position first, then take it chronologically from there.

• Keep it short and simple. The length of the CV is related to how much work experience you have accumulated. Your most recent experience should receive the greatest exposure. If you've been in the workforce for a long time, simply list the position, company and dates of roles more than 7 years ago. Everything up to 7 years ago MUST have as much detail as possible.

• Use pro-active words and concise sentences.

• Be honest. Don’t exaggerate your experience to make it sound more impressive.

• Always proofread your resume for spelling and grammatical errors.

Applying for a Tax Clearance Certificate for Immigration purposes - To apply for a tax clearance certificate you must complete the necessary SARS form TCC001. Once completed and returned to the SARS office the consultant will ensure that all your taxes are in order and there are no outstanding payments. Once this is cleared, they will issue you with a Tax Clearance Certificate which is valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Processing times are current approximately 10 working days from application. It would be advisable to apply for this up to a month before departing South Africa. To find out further information, please contact your local SARS office or your Tax Advisor.

If you are departing South Africa on a one-way ticket (only available if you have permanent residency or long-term work permit) you will be required to show this at the South African boarder.

This months Travel Special!!!!!

Pacific Coast Journey – Australia Self-Drive

New South Wales Coastal Drive

PRICE: R4325 Per Person

Valid until 31 March 2007

Prices subject to Terms & Conditions

Includes: Land Only

• 10 nights accommodation at 3* Choice Hotel Properties on a Room Only Basis

• 11 Days Car Hire 3 Door Hatchback

• *Thompsons Travel Bag

• Suggested Itinerary as follows:-

Day 1:Sydney - Central Coast - Hunter Valley ( 150 km)
Overnight Sydney or Hunter Valley: Pink Choice Hotel:- Comfort Inn West Ryde ; Comfort Inn Hunts Liverpool,Sydney
Or overnight Pink Choice Hotel -Hunter Valley -Comfort Inn Cumberland, Cessnock
Day 2:Hunter Valley - Newcastle/ Port Stephens - (70km)
Overnight Yellow Choice Hotel - Comfort Inn Lake Macquarie
Day 3:Newcastle/Port Stephens - Taree, (170 km)
Overnight Yellow Choice Hotel Comfort Inn City Taree
Day 4 & 5 :Taree - Port Macquarie, (90km ) or Kempsey (140km)
Overnight Yellow Choice Hotel - Comfort Inn Aquatic Port Maguire or Comfort Inn All Nations, Kempsey

Day 6:Port Macquarie/Kempsey - Coffs Harbour , (114 Km)
Overnight Yellow Choice Hotel - Comfort Inn Park Beach , Coffs Harbour
Day 7:Coffs Harbour - Grafton (87 km)
Overnight Pink Choice Hotel- Comfort Inn Fitzroy, Grafton
Day 8:Grafton/ Yamba - Ballima - (136 km )
Overnight Yellow Choice Hotel Comfort Inn Centrepoint , Lismore
Day 9:Ballina - Tweed Heads/Coolangatta , 110 km
Overnight Yellow Choice Hotel Comfort Inn Tweed River, Gold Coast
Day 10:Gold Coast - Brisbane (102 km)
Overnight Pink Choice Hotels:- Quality Inn Airport International ( Hamilton) ; Comfort Inn Admiralty ( Hamilton); Quality Inn Airport Heritage ( Hamilton); Comfort Inn and Suites Northgate Airpoprt ( Northgate)

If you would like further information on this special or any other travel specials please contact our Relocations Consultant on relocation@netmigration.co.za

Network Migration Services Phones– we have been experiencing problems with one of our external telephone lines which has been an inconvenience to our clients as it does not ring on our switchboard. Some clients have experienced a constant ringing line. We currently have Telkom working on this problem and hope that this rectified in the near future.

Appointments– Please note that appointments are required if you would like to discuss your case or would like to meet with our Job Search Consultant or Relocations Consultant. Appointment times can be made between the hours of 09h00 and 16h00. If this does not suit your requirements please discuss this with the person you would like to meet with.

Emigrate Show – Sandown Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surrey 06-08 October

Network Migration Services are holding a stand at the UK Emigrate Show from the 06-08 October 2006 at the Sandown Exhibition Centre. During this time we will also be holding 3 seminars in Newcastle, Birmingham and Liverpool. After a successful trip to the Emigrate Show in 2005, we are looking at expanding our UK business. If you have friends or family in the UK that is looking at relocating, please pass this newsletter onto them or get them to visit our website for more information, www.networkmigration.co.za.

If you have not visited our new and improved website please take the time to do so. We have added a quick assessment tool that assists people with eligibility for Australia. We still encourage you to take the time to fill in an online assessment form that is more specific to the country you would like to relocate to. One of our consultants will then assess your information, and revert back to you.

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe to this publication, please return of email with subject PLEASE REMOVE.

Regards

The team at Network Migration Services

Tel: +27 11 4637060

Email: nms@netmigration.co.za

relocation@netmigration.co.za