Berni and Alex had always felt the pull of living abroad, their dream was real, but it took years to make it a reality. Initially, they were unsure which country would be their new home, but after considering Alex’s profession as a forestry and agricultural engineer, New Zealand emerged as the perfect fit.Â
The COVID-19 pandemic -like everywhere else - added unexpected obstacles, as New Zealand closed its borders. During this long wait, Betti and Alex gathered all the knowledge they needed to make a smooth transition.
Finally, when travel resumed, they acted swiftly—applying for a work visa.
Their words:Â
"Ever since I can remember, I've always been drawn to the idea of living abroad. I'm lucky to have a partner who supports all my crazy plans. When we started planning, we definitely wanted to move to an English-speaking country, and when we added my profession into the mix, New Zealand clearly seemed like the best choice.
When COVID hit, New Zealand closed its borders for a long time, disrupting our travel plans. We spent this period gathering information, learning, and preparing so that when the country reopened and applications for the working holiday visa became possible, we would be ready to go. And that’s what we did: we applied, got the visa, quit our jobs, and set off. We didn’t want to live the usual backpacker lifestyle; our primary goal was for me to find a job in my profession as soon as possible so that we could transition to a work visa. I don’t know if it was due to our preparation or sheer luck, but within a month of our arrival, I was already employed. My employer generously took care of my visa application, but we had to manage my partner Berni’s visa ourselves. That’s when we contacted Edit, who got to work right away, as there were changes regarding partner visas, and we were worried that Berni might not receive hers in time. After the first consultation, we knew that Berni’s visa was in good hands. Edit was professional, kind, and patient, handling everything, keeping in constant contact with us, and never leaving us in uncertainty for a moment.Â
This was almost a year and a half ago. It was unquestionable that we would turn to her again when applying for our resident visas. The processing of resident visas is quite complicated, regardless of the country, but we didn’t feel any of that. Edit once again handled everything professionally, and I think our application was processed at record speed, so from now on, we can live as residents in one of the most beautiful and peaceful countries in the world."Â
With support from Harmony Immigration, Berni and Alex’s journey to residency unfolded seamlessly. Today, they are content in Rotorua, fully settled with their two dogs, who recently joined them from abroad. Though challenges like cultural adaptation and staying connected with loved ones remain, they feel secure and excited for the future in their new homeland.Â
For those seeking a new life abroad, having knowledgeable guide on your side makes all the difference. We have been there for many clients like Berni and Alex, helping turn dreams into lasting realities.
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