Nuestra Voz - Guía básica para los recién llegados

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Posted 22 July, 2024
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En estos últimos meses, hemos visto muchos cambios en las políticas de inmigración, los que incluyen requisitos adicionales para la obtención de visas y permisos de trabajo, así como mayores controles en los procesos de solicitud. Aunque esto puede parecer desalentador, es crucial mantenerse informados y preparados, sobre todo si vienes llegando al país.

Esta semana hablaba con dos chicos que vienen llegando a Nueva Zelanda con una Working Holiday Visa y, mientras conversaba con ellos, me di cuenta de que la información que manejaban sobre nuevas reglas migratorias y cómo proceder en sus próximas postulaciones, estaba muy lejos de la realidad.

Me llamó la atención lo poco informados que estaban y que mucho de lo que sabían era porque lo habían leído en grupos de Facebook o “alguien” les contó o “escucharon por ahí”. Se ve mucho también en variados grupos de redes sociales la inexactitud de información divulgada con gran irresponsabilidad, dejando a más de uno en la angustia y desesperación de no saber qué hacer antes de arribar o incluso cuando el tiempo de la visa está por expirar.

Muchas personas provenientes de Latinoamérica no vienen solo a disfrutar un año de Working Holiday, para luego seguir viajando. Muchos ven esta oportunidad como un nuevo comienzo de vida y, para eso, es imprescindible buscar la información en canales adecuados. Hay recursos y organizaciones locales que pueden ayudarnos a navegar estos procesos, muchos de los cuales han sido mencionados en columnas anteriores.

 

Por eso, algunas recomendaciones para los recién llegados:

Informarse bien: Es fundamental buscar la información en fuentes confiables y no depender solo de lo que se dice en redes sociales. Las páginas oficiales de Immigration New Zealand y organizaciones locales son buenos puntos de partida.

Aprender inglés: La desesperación de muchos por no poder encontrar trabajo se debe en múltiples ocasiones a no tener un manejo básico del idioma. Es básico al menos entender y comunicarse en inglés para poder escribir un CV o ir a una entrevista.

Asistir a talleres y reuniones: Participar en talleres y reuniones comunitarias puede ser muy útil para mantenerse al día con los cambios y aprender a adaptarse a ellos.

Seguir las reglas: Es importante seguir las reglas que impone Immigration New Zealand y asegurarse de cumplir con todos los requisitos legales. Muchas veces, acostumbrados a la cultura de nuestros países, intentamos buscar la salida fácil o métodos para “engañar” al sistema. Por favor, no lo intenten porque muchas de estas experiencias han terminado en deportación.

Llegar a vivir a un país nuevo es excitante, pero también puede ser abrumador. Mantenerse bien informado y encontrar apoyo es una buena forma de enfrentar estos nuevos desafíos. Y como he reiterado en varias ocasiones, la comunidad latina es grande y siempre dispuesta a ayudar.

 

 

 

English Translation

 

Basic Guide for New Arrivals

In recent months, we have seen many changes in immigration policies, which include additional requirements for obtaining visas and work permits, as well as increased controls in the application processes. Although this may seem daunting, it is crucial to stay informed and prepared, especially if you are new to the country.

This week, I spoke with two young people who have just arrived in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, and while talking to them, I realized that the information they had about new immigration rules and how to proceed with their future applications was far from reality.

I was struck by how poorly informed they were and that much of what they knew was because they had read it in Facebook groups or “someone” told them or “they heard it somewhere.” You also see a lot of inaccurate information irresponsibly disseminated in various social media groups, leaving more than a few in anguish and despair, not knowing what to do before arriving or even when their visa time is about to expire.

Many people from Latin America do not come just to enjoy a year of Working Holiday and then continue traveling. Many see this opportunity as a new beginning in life, and for that, it is essential to seek information from appropriate channels. There are resources and local organizations that can help us navigate these processes, many of which have been mentioned in previous columns.

Therefore, some recommendations for new arrivals:

Get well-informed: It is essential to seek information from reliable sources and not depend solely on what is said on social media. The official pages of Immigration New Zealand and local organizations are good starting points.

Learn English: The desperation of many for not being able to find a job is often due to not having a basic command of the language. It is essential to at least understand and communicate in English to be able to write a CV or go to an interview.

Attend workshops and meetings: Participating in community workshops and meetings can be very useful to keep up with changes and learn how to adapt to them.

Follow the rules: It is important to follow the rules imposed by Immigration New Zealand and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. Often, due to the idiosyncrasies of our countries, we try to find the easy way out or methods to “trick” the system. Please do not attempt this because many of these experiences have ended in deportation.

Arriving to live in a new country is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Staying well-informed and finding support is a good way to face these new challenges. And as I have reiterated on several occasions, the Latin community is large and always willing to help.


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