Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Visa categories about to close and visas that expire
Anyone in New Zealand needs to keep their visa valid at all times. This includes work, student, visitor, and resident visa holders. Why? Anyone holding...
What are the Requirements of a Partnership Residence Visa in NZ?
The Partnership Residence Visa is one of the most challenging and complex visas in NZ. Find the requirements here, along with tips to help your application.
Mandatory vaccination required for international travellers
From 1 November 2021 anyone who is not a NZ citizen must be fully vaccinated (unless exempt) before travelling to New Zealand.
Employer Accreditation – what’s the latest?
Applications for employer accreditation closed at the end of June 2021. Applications lodged before the closure date are still being processed.
2021 Resident Visa – get ready to apply
Last month we reported the announcement of a new pathway to residence for people living and working in New Zealand. More information has been released.
2021 Resident Visa - new opportunity
Some of your migrant workforce may qualify for this new visa. It is a pathway for certain work visa holders to qualify for residence of New Zealand.
Closure of the Work to Residence Talent Visa: Apply Before it’s too Late
The Work to Residence Visa offers a pathway to residency for workers in NZ, but this visa is coming to an end. Apply now before it's too late. Details here.
A Guide to the 2021 NZ Resident Visa
The 2021 NZ Resident Visa offers a new pathway to residency for visa holders working & living in New Zealand. Find all the details here, including how to apply.
The impact of Covid-19: Changes to NZ Immigration Policy
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an undeniable impact on NZ Immigration policy, including delayed visa processing and stricter border control. Learn more here.
How difficult is it to secure a Permanent Residence Visa in NZ?
Gaining permanent residency in New Zealand is a long and complicated process. We explore the challenges that could affect your application here.
Skilled Migrants – once in a lifetime opportunity!
Today the government announced a pathway to residence for people living and working in New Zealand. But all is not as simple as it seems.
Greenlight for a selection of your migrant workforce!
Today the government announced a pathway to residence for migrant workers who are living and working in New Zealand. At long last, your migrant workforce get...
NZ Immigration Updates: Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category
Interested in applying for NZ residence or waiting for your application to be processed? Find the latest skilled migrant category changes here.
What You Need to Know About NZ Border Restrictions
Think you are eligible to travel to NZ during the pandemic? With NZ border restrictions in place, entry into the country remains limited. Learn more here.
Visas – busting the myths for migrants coming here to work
There are multiple opinions, theories, bad experiences, and rumours swirling through various media platforms adding confusion for employers who employ.
Visas – don’t delay extending
Life is busy. Many people leave renewing the car warrant of fitness, paying bills or fixing a leaky tap until the last minute. A work visa that is due to...
Skilled Migrant Category – Ready, Set………Go?
Signals keep growing stronger that an announcement can be expected in the near future to reopen the Skilled Migrant category. Here is what we know so far.
Lockdown – your immigration checklist
New Zealand is back at Level 4 lockdown. Most people are at home. While you have time on your hands now is the perfect opportunity to get you and your family.
Immigration – more compliance for business
Immigration has joined the growing list of compliance requirements for business. It now sits right alongside health and safety, employment law, tax and ACC.
Visa rule changes create confusion
The government has made a last-minute change to the planned roll out of a new employer accreditation process by deferring its introduction until mid-2022.
Visa news in brief
Selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the Parent category are expected to reopen soon as confirmed by the Minister of Immigration.
Some relief for employers to maintain workforce
The government has moved the introduction of the new employer accreditation process across to mid-2022. At the same time, the Minister of Immigration announced.
Offshore recruitment still possible
Employers need skilled workers but where are they? Unemployment remains at a record low. Australian employers are starting to poach local talent.
Migrant workforce want to be residents
Business is facing massive skill shortages across most industries. The closed border is forcing employers to find staff locally but so many skills are simply...
Is the Skilled Migrant category about to reopen?
The Minister of Immigration wrote to our CEO at the end of June confirming he has made decisions about resuming the selection of Expressions of Interests (EOI).
Median wage increase on 19 July 2021
We reported last month the government was set to increase the median wage from $25.50 per hour to $27 per hour. The increase is now confirmed to take effect.
Median wage increase confirmed
The government has now confirmed the median wage will increase to $27 per hour from Monday, 19 July 2021. This impacts Work Visa (Essential Skills).
Keeping you updated - visa headlines
The Beijing branch of Immigration NZ closes on 31/08/2021. All visa applications now processed in New Zealand. Working Holiday Visas & Supplementary Seasonal...
Is your business accredited?
If you are already an accredited employer there is a deadline of 31 October 2021 to move staff (paid $79,560 or more per annum) onto Work to Residence visas.
Immigration reset – are you affected?
Last month the government delivered a speech in Parliament announcing plans to reset the way immigration is managed. Clearly, a signal for change.
Immigration reset – what does this mean for business?
In May the government announced plans to change the way immigration is managed. While light on detail of what and when changes may occur, there are some clues..
When will the border reopen?
Not anytime soon is the short answer. The Prime Minster recently said that her government is considering allowing people who are fully vaccinated to enter.
Tips for Employers
Looking for Talent? The travel bubble with Australia means employers can recruit from across the Tasman. However, for applicants who are not Australian...
Skilled Migrants – a decision by government is long overdue
The number of Expressions of Interest (EOI) sitting in the Skilled Migrant pool has grown to more than 9,000 (estimated at 20,000+ people).
New visa application process
From 1 November 2021 employers must be accredited before they can employ migrant workers. This will impact anyone in New Zealand holding a work visa.
Median wage set to increase in July 2021
Immigration NZ uses the median wage to assess Essential Skills Work Visas. The government has decided this will increase from $25.50 per hour to $27.
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