Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Common errors in preparing visa applications
A staggering 70% of work visa applications are not complete when lodged. This causes long delays in processing. Watch our video on the 5 most common mistakes.
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.
Tips for Employers
Make sure you are paying your migrant employees market rates. The Government promised action to make sure you do and the Labour inspectorate is following it.
Temporary visa changes coming
New Zealand’s immigration sector is expecting the most radical shake up in temporary work visa policy in decades. The Government announced pre-Christmas.
Get in the queue
The processing time for an essential skill work visa is 25 days according to the Immigration NZ website. Unfortunately, that has been pushed out.
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.
Visa policy set to change
The NZ Government is making it clear that employing a migrant is a privilege, not a right. It is putting the responsibility onto employers to be compliant.
Tips for employers in 2019
Immigration NZ and the Labour Inspectorate are checking workers’ records thoroughly. If you don’t keep the right records, you can expect to pay a penalty.
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.
Get started with a free assessment today
We are New Zealand’s largest and most experienced team of licensed immigration advisers. Our experts take away the stress and worry of navigating the complicated world of immigration. All you need to do is get in touch. Our team is on standby, ready to help.
