This week Immigration New Zealand announced changes to Working Holiday Scheme Visas to help increase access to working holidaymakers already in NZ, and those looking to travel here. To help employers fill skills gaps, they have announced 3...
Immigration New Zealand has just provided details of the three new residence pathways for people working in roles on Tier 1 and Tier 2 Green Lists, and those earning at least twice the median wage. There are three sub-categories: Green List, Straight to Residence...
It is no secret that the New Zealand labour market is facing unprecedented skills shortages across a broad range of industries. The usual influx of working holiday visa holders has not yet materialized, and there is increasing economic commentary that many young New...
Immigration NZ yesterday announced an increase to their fees across the board to coincide with the borders opening on 31 July 2022. The average fee increase is $81 with resident visa fees increasing the most. Some of the main fee changes are listed below. ...
What are the 2021 Resident Visa hold-ups? It is becoming evident that Immigration NZ’s automated system appears to be stalling. Many people are stuck in the early stages while others, mostly single applicants, are lucky enough to have already been granted their new...
INZ announced on the 11th of May that the border will re-open at the end of July 2022. A few additional changes were announced, including a healthy dose of positive news for Dairy Farmers. Work to Residence Pathway for Dairy Farmers...
Proof of funds to cover living costs Applications will be accepted from offshore international students from 1 August 2022. The Government will require applicants to prove they have NZ$20,000 per year for living costs. Primary and Secondary international students...
Immigration NZ has announced two new pathways to residence for skilled migrants. Pathway 1: Fast-tracked ‘Straight to Residence’ pathway The first is the Fast Tracked ‘Straight to Residence’ pathway. From September 2022, eligible migrants employed in one of 56...
In addition to the Accredited Employer Work visa which is due to commence on 4 July, the government and Immigration NZ have announced some changes to visas for existing work visa holders and families. Open work visa granted to applicants whose visas expire before 31...
Immigration NZ has just announced that all 2021 resident visa applicants will automatically receive a 12-month interim visa if their current temporary visas expire during the resident visa process. Therefore, you may not need to renew your current visas. We outline...
We are often asked whether migrants can change jobs between 29 September 2021 and applying for their 2021 resident visa without losing their eligibility. Feel free to contact us to discuss what is best for your situation. Steven Dunning Senior Licensed adviser...
We were hoping to provide ourselves and our valued clients with more clarity around the New 2021 Residency Visa category following the INZ webinar with advisers. Disappointingly we were merely retold the same information that we already had. We were also given very...
