INZ extends partner visa durations

Key Changes: Extended duration: The maximum duration for work and visitor visas for eligible partners is increasing from 2 years to 3 years, giving couples additional time to save for residence application fees. Who benefits: Partners of New Zealand citizens or...

Immigration NZ fees increasing from 1 October 2024

Update:The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will be increasing from $35 to $100, affecting visitor visa and student visa costs. Immigration NZ has just announced upcoming fee increases in line with the government’s election promises in 2023 to...

5 April 2024 – Faster Immigration for Secondary School Teachers

  Starting from May 2024, secondary school teachers have a new, faster pathway to residence through the Green List Straight to Residence process.  The recent announcement by the government adds secondary school teachers to the high-demand Tier 1 Green List...

27 February 2024 – NZ Median wage changes tomorrow

Tomorrow (28th Feb 2024), the updated median wage rate of $31.61 an hour is being included into parts of the immigration system.  $31.61 an hour reflects the Stats NZ June 2023 quarter figures on the NZ median wage. The areas into which the changes will be...

2 February 2024 – My visa has been declined. What now?!

To many people, an NZ visa decline seems like the end of the road.  However, with the right approach and professional assistance, you can take proactive steps towards a solution. Greenstone Immigration has more than 70 years of combined experience in preparing...

17 October 2023 – Parent Category EOIs Update

                      An additional Parent Category draw of 1,500 expressions of interests (EOIs) will be taking place today, Tuesday 17 October 2023.   Expressions of Interests submitted prior to 12 October...