Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Visa applications can still be lodged
Immigration NZ is not fully back to work but some Immigration Officers are working remotely. The only visa applications being processed right now are...
Labour market tests
Immigration NZ have made it clear they will be looking very closely at what efforts an employer has made to recruit locals before extending or issuing new work.
Is the end of lockdown in sight?
This is a very challenging time for business with some facing uncertainty whether they can reopen; confronted by having to shed staff numbers.
New Zealand now in historic lock down
This is day one of our nation closing for the next 4 weeks (or longer). All Kiwis and visitors must stay at home and only go out for food shopping...
Temporary border closure - useful information
New Zealand closed the border to most travellers at 23.59 on Thursday, 19 March 2020. Who can still enter New Zealand? The following people can still travel...
Governments latest response to COVID–19 (for Employers)
By the time you read this the New Zealand government’s new border restrictions have taken effect. Here's the latest tips for employers...
Free seminars
New Zealand Immigration Partners are hosting free seminars with information on the upcoming work visa rule changes and insights to the ever changing immigration.
Essential Skills Visa processing to take longer
Following the coronavirus outbreak in China Immigration NZ closed their office in Beijing until further notice. This has limited the number of Immigration.
Changes to Skilled residency visa queue
Immigration NZ just announced this week changes to the ranking for processing residence applications from skilled workers.
Skilled residency visa queue keeps growing
The oldest residence application was lodged in December 2018 and it has not been looked at by an Immigration Officer.
Skilled migrant and essential skills wage changes
Are you ready for the new wage rates that apply from February 24? Not only will you have to alter your payroll, but that will flow through to your reporting.
Sending staff overseas?
Staff travelling to work in an overseas branch or on business will in many cases require a visa before they leave New Zealand.
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