isnt the above notes for the New HSMP Tier 1 applications tho.. my friends back home in NZ have less than 2800GBP in their accounts (in NZ dollars) and have had their EC approved within the last month. I think if you have at least $5000NZD and details about how you are going to look for work, accomo...

kiwi747: I'm in the same boat. As for you coming applying for your HSMP here under the new rules. Why don't you just apply for the full Tier-1 Visa when you're back at home? Is it true that the Tier-1 is all you need? no need for applying for EC? Any estimates on how long this is going to take from...

Hey guys, Im in a similar situation where i may be having to go back home to NZ next month to apply under the old HSMP scheme. Im on the WHV (working in my dream job) and have almost worked my 12 months and was getting all my paperwork together to apply for the HSMP which I qualify for. Under the ne...