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Hi… I’m JJ Smith.
I’m the creator and editor of MTA. I started this blog in 2008 when my family and I moved to Australia. I know everything about New Zealanders moving their life to Australia. Either through our research, first hand experiences or the questions I’ve helped visitors with.
I learnt so much when we moved our family from Auckland New Zealand to the Gold Coast (short term accommodation x 3) and then Brisbane (family friends, then long term rental). I sold my website business in NZ before the move. I was pregnant when we moved, so it was easy for me to setup this site and share my knowledge to help others, save them time, money and make their move stress-free.
2 comments
Have applied to the enter australia.
Was told im refused a svc and a behavioral concern but that i maybe able to still apply for a visa ? Im curious to know what visa i can apply for having a criminal history where ive done over 3years inprison in newzealand i just want to work in the mines in austraila
Hi Quade,
Thanks for your comment.
I’m sorry to say, this is their standard reply.
In general, anyone who has severed over 1 year imprisonment is a behavioral concern and generally not granted an Australian visa. There are always exceptions to the rule, depending on individual circumstances, how long ago the conviction was and history since the conviction. Hence, being able to apply for an Australian visa.
Please note, I am not an immigration specialist and can only recommend from information I have obtained online.
You can ask the same question to IMMagine, for a small fee (AUD$15.00). You can post your question online, and one of the IMMagine team will contact you with your answer within 24 hours (usually same-day response): https://immigration.co.nz/ask-us-question/.
At least then you will have been advised by a professional.
Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.