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Debt and Emigrating
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Dtrb1987_2
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in IVA & DRO
I'm currently on an IVA but am behind with my payments by £600. I have the money to pay and to get back on track but I have just been offered an opportunity to emigrate to NZ. It would be a fresh start for me as the job opportunities would be a lot better for me out there. I would be staying with friends until I find a job if I was to do it however with my current debt crisis, I will struggle to save. The £600 that I owe could go towards my flights and it was suggested to me that I declare bankruptcy as I have no assets. Would this be a good idea? If not then what would be the best thing to do? Would this affect my visa application?
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Friend of mine went BR one month, got discharged the next and moved to UAE a month later.
You will need to keep paying for another 3 years if you go BR. How long have you left on your IVA?
If your emigrating without a job offer then I would be trying to save a few thousand prior to you leaving...maybe now isn't the best time for you.
As for visa application, I have no idea how NZ works, but if you have zero savings and no job offer before you go then I wouldn't think a visa would be granted, unless you have family out there.
Good luck tho !"Dream World" by The B Sharps....describes a lot of the posts in the Loans and Mortgage sections !!!0
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