Attending immigration seminar

As a layman to the migration process, we decided to attend a free seminar held by a migration company. In order to have a personal consultation after the session, a $200 fee has to be paid. 

We attended 2 seminars (New Zealand and Australia) and signed up for 2 consultations. It is through the consultation that we realized that the application to New Zealand will not be straight forward. I worked in the public sector and my work qualification is not useful at all in the entire migration process. Therefore we are dependent on my husband, who is a teacher and his teaching skill are likely to be in demand.

In order to apply a PR directly to New Zealand via the teaching route, he has to secure a teaching job first. However it is almost impossible for him to find the job while in Singapore. The alternative route will be for him to apply the Australia PR which he has a higher chance of getting. Once the Australia PR is attained, he could then apply to New Zealand.

Interesting isn't it? Since it is easier to get the Australia visa, then why not go to Australia instead? We had a good impression of Australia, especially Melbourne during our vacation. 

After attending the Australia seminar and speaking to the consultant and finding out more about Australia and Melbourne, we decided to proceed with the application.