Immigration NZ News

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Parents – a new visa is coming in 2025

The long-awaited Parent Boost Visa is due to go live later in 2025.

Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Several changes rolled out in March that migrant workers holding Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) need to know.

Improvements to the Active Investor Visa about to go live

On Tuesday, 1 April 2025, New Zealand launches its refreshed Active Investor Plus Visa. This is a clear signal to the globe our country is open for business and has significant drive to attract foreign direct investment.

Is your business looking to raise capital?

The government has made substantial changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa setting. These will become effective on 1 April. There will be greater opportunities for business to source investment from migrant investors, as the criteria for an acceptable immigration investment have widened considerably.

March changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas

Several changes have been made to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) rules, effective from 10 March 2025. These are positive changes for employers and migrant workers to help grow a skilled workforce.

Investor Visa – exciting changes

Sweeping changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) announced today.

Remote working while in New Zealand

Visitors to New Zealand will be able to work remotely while on holiday in New Zealand.

Our Wellington office is on the move

From Monday, 3 March 2025, our new Wellington address is: Level 2, 40 Lady Elizabeth Lane

Accredited Employer Work Visa rules change

Major changes to AEWV - tailored solutions we can offer your business.

Investor Visa about to change

Sweeping changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) announced today.

Remote working now legal

Visitors to New Zealand will be able to work remotely while on holiday in New Zealand.

New Zealand Immigration Partners is on the move.

Our Auckland office is moving shortly to a new location on Queen Street.

Residence through investment

The government has signalled substantial changes to the Active Investor Plus (AIP) residence category coming soon.

Positive immigration changes for 2025

The government announced a raft of changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

Auckland office on the move

New Zealand Immigration Partners Auckland office is moving.

Immigration challenges for 2025

This year’s programme for immigration is packed with more change and challenges.

New Year – new work visa changes

The government has announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme to be rolled out through 2025. It's great news for business!

Immigration and employers have been busy

There is a level of frustration at the current processing delays across the three gateways of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

Employer Accreditation – pain points

There is a level of frustration at the current processing delays across the three gateways of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

Immigration headlines for employers

The team at New Zealand Immigration Partners keep across the constant changes in immigration rules and regulations. Here is the latest roundup of interest to businesses and HR teams.

A roundup of the latest immigration changes

Immigration rules constantly change. Here are the latest headlines.

Parent Visa is coming in 2025!

We have been reporting for some time on the progress of the new Parent Visitor Visa. The government has released more details.

Exciting news for partners of Kiwis

The government has extended the validity of temporary visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residents.

Active Investor Plus

The Active Investor Plus (AIP) category incentivises investor migrants to invest into New Zealand's high-value, high-growth opportunities, and engage actively with the local market to boost economic growth and innovation.

Get ready Christmas is coming…

If you are planning to recruit essential workers from overseas that you need in New Zealand from December 2024 onwards now is the time to apply.

Immigration changes – headlines for employers

A roundup of the latest changes relevant to employers and business.

Government hikes visa fees – opportunity to save $$

To help save the taxpayer $563 million over 4 years the government is increasing visa application fees from 1 October 2024.

Christmas is now for visas… but it’s only August!

Anyone planning to be in New Zealand over the summer (anytime from December 2024 to February 2025) should apply for their visa now.

Latest immigration changes and announcements

Immigration policy and rules keep changing. New Zealand Immigration Partners keeps ahead of any changes. The latest headlines are...

Visa application fees going up – limited opportunity to save money

From 1 October 2024, there will be substantial increases in government visa application fees.

International students – we can help

The expert team of Licensed Immigration advisers at New Zealand Immigration Partners can help people with student visa applications.

A roundup of recent immigration announcements

Immigration rules and procedures are always changing. New Zealand Immigration Partners keeps ahead of these changes.

New family restrictions for migrant workers

The government has tightened the situations for migrant workers to bring family to New Zealand.

What is ANZSCO?

ANZSCO = Australia New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

New family restrictions on migrant workers

A recent announcement will stop some migrant workers bringing family members with them to New Zealand.

Accreditation renewal roadbump

Immigration NZ (INZ) has notified the market that around 500 employers are affected by an IT glitch.

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