Taking off to another country for educational purposes is an exhilarating experience for the students that receive this opportunity. Going from study in the United States to continuing your education in New Zealand will be an experience that you’ll never forget and that you will likely benefit from greatly in various ways.
To make this transition possible, you must first comply with the immigration laws set by the nation for non-native students. Aside from hiring an overseas moving company to help you move your things, you may want to consider hiring a migration agent to help you with the legalities of moving to New Zealand as a student.
Applying for a Student Visa
Before you go to apply for a student visa, you’ll need to know which one to apply for. The visa you need as a student will depend on many things including how long you intend to stay, what you’re in the country studying for, and other similar details. If you have the time to research each visa type, it’s possible to find the right visa on your own. However, hiring a migration agent will make this process much less time consuming and stressful for you. Their knowledge and experience makes it possible for them to lead you in the right direction after simply asking you a few questions. They’ll even help you gather the documentation requested for your application process.
Get Ready for Your Student Relocation to New Zealand
Once you have applied for the appropriate visa as a student, it’s time to start preparing for your move. There is a lot that you must consider before you can relocate to the nation comfortably. For instance, you must have housing prepared whether its student housing, a private rental property, or a home you decided to purchase. Wherever you choose to live should be close to the educational facility you will be attending or at least have easy access to public transportation and other such amenities.
Prior to your move to a new country, you should also figure out your budget and living expenses as a student in the country. The cost of living in New Zealand is actually quite comparable to that of living in the United States. So, creating a budget plan around your living expenses shouldn’t be too hard. If you wish to work while studying in the nation, you must have a visa that allows you to.
Another facet of the overseas move that must be cared for is the act of having your goods imported. The best way to do this is by hiring experienced overseas movers. They’ll have the right tools, equipment, materials and supplies to ensure a safe delivery. They’ll also help your stuff gain import approval through Customs and ensure the security of your things as they’re transported from the U.S. to New Zealand. Many movers have student discounts available to those that qualify as well as specialized services geared towards student relocations abroad.
Written By:Joe Webster
Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.
After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.
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