Immigration NZ News

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Median Wage Set to Rise

Median wage increases on 28 February 2024 - residence categories impacted

Does Your Business have Multiple Sites?

Immigration New Zealand is strict on where a work visa holder can work - if you have multiple sites be aware of these requirements.

Avoid the Visa Traps

Getting visa applications wrong can be time-consuming and costly - see our tips for getting things right.

Avoid these Visa Traps

A lot can go wrong in a visa application - read our tips to avoid expensive mistakes!

Top tips for employers - compliance and retention

There is more work for HR to juggle when it comes to your migrant workforce. Our top tips for employers!

Residence vs NZ Citizenship

When someone becomes a resident they are entitled to live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely. With New Zealand Citizenship there are more benefits.

Permanent Resident Visa applications

Two years after the issue of the first Resident Visa a person and/or family may apply for a Permanent Resident Visa provided they have met certain conditions.

Median wage rise paused, but…

The February 2024 increase to the median wage for AEWV applications has been paused. A report into AEWV is due out next month. Apply for extensions now!

Getting applications right - avoid delays or worse

When a visa application is not submitted with the correct or sufficient evidence at lodgement, this may lead to delays or even failure.

Changes to the labour market and impacts on migrant employment

Commentators and business report changes in the labour market. How might this impact recruiting or retaining migrant workers?

AEWVs - wage increase pause, scheme review & extensions

The February 2024 increase to the median wage for AEWV applications has been paused. A report into the AEWV scheme is due next month. Apply for extensions now!

Work visa extensions – now is the time to apply

On 27 November 2023 visa applications opened for workers to extend their Accredited Employer Work Visas to 5 years.

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