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Post-accreditation checks put employer records to the test
Immigration New Zealand has completed more than 9,500 post-accreditation checks, highlighting the importance of keeping employer records, visa processes and accreditation obligations up to date.
Partnership visa changes make the dates of your evidence important
New age and evidence rules now apply to specified partnership-based visas, affecting when couples can apply and which relationship evidence Immigration New Zealand can consider.
Parent Resident Visa selection changes from October
From 5 October 2026, most Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest will move to a date-order selection system, with a smaller proportion continuing through a ballot.
Build to Rent to join Active Investor Plus Growth category
Build to Rent will become an eligible Growth category investment through approved managed funds from December 2026, adding another option for Active Investor Plus investors.
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.
Building a skilled team from overseas: how we helped Polymer Processing get there
How ongoing immigration support helped a New Zealand manufacturer build and retain an experienced overseas workforce.
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.
Altering a job advertisement mid Job Check can cost you the application
Why changing pay or experience requirements during the advertising period can reset the clock and put a Job Check at risk.
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.
Maximum continuous stay and the Peak Seasonal Work Visa: what you need to know
Immigration New Zealand has clarified how maximum continuous stay is calculated for Peak Seasonal Work Visa holders.
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
English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles
New English language requirements now apply to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
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.
Skilled Migrant Category changes confirmed for 24 August 2026
New occupation lists and residence pathways, and what they mean for skilled migrants and their employers.
Active Investor Plus: $4 billion attracted in just 13 months
What the milestone means for investors considering the Active Investor Plus programme.
Further detail on Skilled Migrant Category changes released
Updates to occupation lists and residence eligibility
New work visa options announced for international graduates
A new pathway for bringing in graduates for short-term roles
Minister signals changes to post-residence conduct and employer compliance
Compliance changes and what they mean for employers
Work Visa vs Residence Visa: Which Pathway is Right for You?
Understanding the difference between a work visa and residence is the first step toward building a secure, long-term future in New Zealand.
Engaging with Work and Income in good faith before lodging a Job Check
What employers must do to meet good faith engagement requirements.
Infringement notices cost employers over $520,000 in 2025
Implications of increased enforcement for accredited employers
Student visa peak processing underway for 2026 intake
Key considerations for lodging a student visa during peak processing.
Updated guidance for AEWV holders changing jobs or finishing work
When a Job Change must be lodged and what happens when employment ends.
47 new occupations recognised under AEWV skill levels, with three roles reclassified
How recent occupation updates may affect work visa eligibility.
Investor visa holders can apply to buy residential property from 6 March
How reformed consent settings will affect investor visa holders purchasing residential property.
Open work visa employment conditions changing from 20 April 2026
How new employment conditions will limit or redefine work flexibility for open work visa holders.
Median Wage Increasing to $35.00 from 9 March 2026
What the revised thresholds mean for employers, visa holders and 2026 planning.
Minimum wage changes employers need to be ready for
How the April 2026 minimum wage increase affects work visa eligibility, not just payroll.
The AEWV system is moving faster, but it is less forgiving. Speed is now the reward for precision
What faster processing really means for employers, and why accuracy now plays a bigger role in whether applications succeed or stall.
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