November 2006

Network Migration November 2006 Newsletter

Welcome to the Network Migration Services November Newsletter.

NEWSFLASH!!!!! NEWSFLASH!!!!! NEWSFLASH!!!!! NEWSFLASH!!!

Relocations Workshop – 24 November 2006, Bryanston Sports Club

We are hosting a relocations workshop on Friday 24 November 2006 from 08h15 – 13h15 at the Bryanston Sports Club, Payne Rd in Bryanston. This workshop provides a wealth of information for people in the process of immigrating, have already gained their visas, or for those making initial investigations. Come along to meet our service providers. Seats are limited so bookings are essential. Cover charge R60 single, R100 couple. For bookings please call our office 011 4637060 and speak to Ian or email relocation@netmigration.co.za. DON'T MISS OUT, BOOK NOW!

Please note that we will be holding relocation workshops in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban early next year. Dates and venues to be confirmed.

Pre-departure information – Documents and Paperwork to take with you.

In addition to taking your passports and necessary visa's, it is important to take along other documentation with you that will assist in establishing your identity, enrolling your children in school, paying taxes and opening bank accounts in your new country. It is advisable that multiple copies of these documents are made and that you take them with you. It is not advisable to pack these in your container to be shipped. Keep them with you while you are travelling and/or settling in. Some documents that you should have available include the following:

• Copies of your front page of passport and copy of visa page

• Birth certificates of each family member

• Marriage certificate

• Drivers license

• Adoption papers

• Divorce and child custody papers

• Immunisation documents of children (especially primary school aged children)

In addition, it would be useful to have a few copies of any employment contracts from your new employer which outlines terms of employment. It would also be advisable to be in contact with your local embassy once you have arrived in your new country to give your new contact details. These embassies will also assist if you need to renew passports, replace lost or stolen passports, tax returns etc. To find a list of embassies/ consulates in your new country, visit the yellow pages telephone book and search under embassies/consulates.

Job Search Referees and references in your CV

Referees and references might come at the end of our CV, but they are an extremely important part of your work experience. You need to pick referees carefully, as their comments can sway a prospective employer either towards or against you. Will they respond with appropriate comments quickly? With regards to who to choose, move away from friends, pastors or family. Concentrate on work related referees, people you reported to directly. You definitely must put down a reference from your present employer. If your current direct superior is not aware of the fact that you are looking at relocating, then get the contact details of a direct report that has left the company subsequently. You need at least three referees, so if you have been at the same company for the duration of your professional career, then you need to put down as many people that you have reported to directly as possible.

When it comes to the contact details of your referees, keep in mind that your details are being sent overseas, so we need as many contact details as possible. Get all the office numbers, cell numbers and also e-mail addresses of your referees. An e-mail address is crucial, as this would be the way initial contact is made, for example the prospective employer would e-mail to find out when would be a good time to call the referee.

Lastly, remember to check and make sure that your referees are willing to give a verbal reference. There is nothing more disconcerting than a referee who does not want to give comment on your performance, and lets the prospective employer know that! So make sure that your referees are aware that you have put them down as references, and to expect a call or two!

Travel – Thompsons Travel

We would like to welcome our new travel agent on board. Thompsons Travel has national coverage in Johannesburg, Durban & Cape Town, consisting of a qualified and experienced team of travel consultants that offer a personalised travel service. Thompsons understand the fine attention to detail required to satisfy the unique needs of their clients, and they aim to create a flexible product tailor-made to individual requirements. Their goal is to save clients time, and in so doing, reducing costs. In addition, Thompsons’ strong buying power in the global marketplace, allows the Group to source, secure and develop competitively priced, value-added travel products with reputable suppliers.

Emigrate Show 2006

Please visit our website for photo's of our recent trip to the UK for the Emigrate Show. Over the weekend of the 06-08 October the show attracted over 9,000 people. Our seminars in Newcastle and Liverpool were also well attended. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those people who visited our stand at the show. Next February we will be holding seminars in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Seminar dates and venues will be advertised on our website from January 2007.

Australian Animal Quarantine Stations – Festive Season

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) wishes to advise that all Australian animal quarantine stations are at full capacity and all stations are fully booked for several months. People wishing to have their pets accommodated at an Australian animal quarantine station should apply for an import permit at least 5 months in advance of anticipated departure. An import permit does not however guarantee a space at an animal quarantine station. Any queries about relocating your pets to Australia, Canada and New Zealand please do not hestate to contact our relocations consultant on relocation@netmigration.co.za.

Housekeeping

Christmas 2006 – Please note that Network Migration Serivces will be closed from Friday 22^nd December at 15h00 and will reopen on Tuesday 2^nd January 2007 at 08h00.

Staff Party - The Network Migration Services Christmas staff party is being held on Wednesday 22nd November. The office will be closed from 11h00.  If you have any urgent queries, please contact 0824546316.

Processing Times 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 April 2006. If you have any queries, please contact your Client Services Manager.

Thank you for taking the time to read this month's newsletter. If you have any queries or comments regarding the articles in this newsletter please let us know. 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