Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Visa queues
Visa applications are not being processed for anyone based overseas (expect more news on this soon). People in New Zealand who have applied for residence.
Stuck in a visa queue?
The Residence programme ended on 31/12/2019. This programme set by the government determines how many people can be approved for residence from time to time.
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.
Keeping your workforce up to date
Malcolm Pacific Immigration can provide inhouse seminars or webinars on work visa changes and answers any burning immigration questions.
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.
Border closure
A critical worker is described as: A health worker; or Entering the country for less than 6 months with a unique skill set not available in New Zealand.
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...
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.
Labour market tests
Immigration NZ have made it clear they will be looking very closely at what efforts an employer has made to recruit locals before extending or issuing new work.
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...
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