Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
New Skilled Occupations
The Skilled Migrant Category remains on hold. An Expression of Interest (EOI) can still be lodged into the pool but until the government directs Immigration NZ.
Immigration in the news
Since COVID 19 hit our shores a constant stream of media articles has highlighted the impact on so many lives due to the border closure and suspension of visas.
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...
Planning to be a skilled migrant or bring mum and dad to NZ?
Skilled migrants - the clock is ticking. If you have been considering applying for residence to secure a future in New Zealand then now is the time to lodge.
Immigration law changes fast tracked
The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament this week which if passed will become law late next week. These law changes are designed to fix...
Get the latest immigration news on social media
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Immigration remains open for business
While New Zealand is living under lockdown New Zealand Immigration Partners are still providing immigration advice and lodging visa applications for our clients.
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
By the time you read this the New Zealand government’s new border restrictions have taken effect. From 1am Monday, 16 March 2020 everyone arriving in NZ...
Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills wage changes
Are you ready for the new wage rates that apply from February 24? The new thresholds are based on the New Zealand median salary and wage rate of NZD $25.50.
Parent visa sponsorship gets tougher
So you want your mother and father to join you in your new life? You need to plan carefully so that they are part of the total 1,000 applicants who get accepted
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 delays & changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) report the skilled migrant residence visa category is over-subscribed as sustained economic growth and low unemployment.
Partner visa gets complicated
There has been recent media attention due to the high decline rate of partner visas. At the centre of the dispute was the enforcement of the rules.
Parent Visa changes
More than 10,000 parents in a queue waiting for the New Zealand Government to make up its mind about parent visa rules, finally have some answers.
International Visas
Getting a visa to live, work or holiday for some countries can be complicated and not just the mouse click away you had hoped.
Visa rules get shake up
The Minister of Immigration has just announced the changes to visa policy that we signaled were on the way. These new rules will roll out progressively.
Visa policy changes for Workers
We signaled earlier the government plans to change the rules around work visas and make the process more employer driven (mandatory employer accreditation).
Skilled migrant residence applications – getting it right
Getting an application right for a skilled migrant can make the difference between success and a whole lot of heartache – not to mention a cost.
Mum and Dad may have to wait until 2021
In October 2016 the previous government put a hold on the issuing of parent residence visa applications. The moratorium was meant to last 2 years.
Why not become a citizen?
You have lived here for five years – at least eight months in each of those years. Your accent mightn’t be pure “Nu Zilind mate”.
New levies to affect overseas visitors
Overseas friends and family visiting New Zealand will have a new entry hurdle to jump from October 1 this year. Currently 60 countries are on a list.
Make sure you transfer the visa
If anyone has changed their mobile phone recently, they will know inevitably some data slips through the cracks. It can be frustrating!
Visa rules set to change
The government is proposing radical changes to job driven visa policy that currently allows migrant workers to come here to fill skill shortages.
Visa processing slowing
Queues for most visas are growing and the system is groaning under the weight of more applications arriving than were forecast. There is no immediate solution.
Entrepreneur visas a real problem
The Entrepreneur Visa policy encourages applicants and their families to settle in New Zealand on temporary visas, based on the promise that, after a few years.
Salary and wages have increased
Immigration New Zealand does an annual review to check salary and wage thresholds meet the New Zealand median salary range for a 40 hour-a-week job.
Partnership hurdles
The word on the street is Immigration NZ is getting tougher on assessing relationships. So tough in fact that you might get an unexpected knock on the door…
Immigration NZ an online world
Two issues to be aware of here: 1. It’s peak processing time for visas from now until end of March 2019. Making a visa application is going to take longer.
NZ pushing international students to regions for work
International students face new post-study work rules from November 2018. The Government says the changes will: Match students with in-demand skills for NZ.
NZ moves further to e-visas
New Zealand has moved further towards a completely electronic (e-visas) visa system. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) stopped stamping passports with visas.
Green light for Mum and Dad visas may soon be switched on.
New Zealand borders were closed to parents of New Zealand residents in 2016 leaving large numbers waiting patiently in a queue.
Visas harder to get.
Most work visas require a job offer from a New Zealand employer. People holding work visas need to reapply at least 2 months before their current visa expires.
New Zealand citizenship.
Have you thought about becoming a kiwi? To qualify for citizenship and then a New Zealand passport you need to have been a resident visa holder for past 5 years
Mum and Dad visas still on ice
The NZ Government closed the parent residence visa category in October 2016 leaving parents with no pathway to join children in New Zealand.
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