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Occupational English Test: from 12 July, every part must be sat in person
What the end of remotely supervised OET components means for health sector applicants and upcoming test bookings.
Applying for a student visa? Apply at least three months before you plan to travel
Why increased application volumes make early preparation and complete documentation especially important for upcoming study.
Group and Tour Escort Visitor Visas move to Immigration Online from 24 August
What agents and tour operators need to know before these group visa applications move to the new online system.
Business Investor Visa: gifted funds now accepted
What applicants need to show when using gifted or inherited assets to meet Business Investor Visa funding requirements.
Transferring investment funds to New Zealand: what AIP, Parent, and Temporary Retirement clients need to know
How investment funds must be transferred, traced and documented to avoid delays after approval in principle.
Skilled Migrant Category changes: final details confirmed ahead of 24 August
What the new wage-lock rules, qualification evidence requirements and work experience settings mean for skilled residence applicants.
Medical certificate requirements for visitor visas: what determines whether you need one
Visitor visa medical requirements are based on intended length of stay, not just the visa duration applied for.
New work visa options for graduates available from 16 November 2026
New graduate work visa options open from 16 November 2026, including a six-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa.
Active Investor Plus: philanthropy now an eligible investment under the Growth category
AIP Growth category investors can now direct up to 20 percent of their investment into eligible philanthropy
Student visa applications in 2026: what applicants need to know
Key updates to genuine intentions guidance, processing times, and post-study work rights for this year's intake.
Income thresholds for Parent Resident Visa and Parent Boost Visitor Visa have increased
Updated sponsor thresholds from 30 April 2026 and what counts as eligible income.
Active Investor Plus: $4 billion attracted in just 13 months
What the milestone means for investors considering the Active Investor Plus programme.
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