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Post-Study Work Visa changes
New requirements for New Zealand’s Post Study Work Visa come into effect from today (7 September). The changes apply to anyone who has...
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- Sep 2
- 2 min
Green List Straight to Residence pathway opens at 10am on 5 September 2022.
Migrants employed in a role on the Green List may qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa. Green List role...
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- Aug 21
- 4 min
New steps announced to fill skills gaps and labour shortages
The Government has announced the steps it will take to meet the skills gaps and the labour shortages. Additional workers will be able to...
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- Jul 27
- 2 min
New skilled residence categories: Green List, Highly Paid pathway eligibility criteria
Three new residence visa categories are being introduced as part of the government’s rebalancing of the immigration system: Two Green...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
NZ reconnects with the world - final steps for maritime, students & visitors
At 11.59pm on 31 July (NZST) we reach the final steps of the Reconnecting strategy: those outside New Zealand will be able to apply for...
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- Jul 4
- 1 min
Immigration New Zealand increases its fee and levy for most visa applications
From 31 July 2022, Immigration fees and levies will increase for most visa applications. The average increase in the price of affected...
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- Jul 4
- 1 min
Reopening NZ border
Work visa applications From Monday 4 July 2022, migrant workers outside New Zealand can apply for work visas. This includes the new...
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- Jul 4
- 2 min
Accredited Employer Work Visa launches today
Applications are now open for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). From today, accredited employers who have passed a job check can...
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- Jun 20
- 2 min
Job Check applications are now open for Accredited Employers
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will be introduced on 4 July. The AEWV is a new temporary work visa that will replace the...
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- May 31
- 1 min
Dependent Visa processing starts from 31 May
Due to COVID-19 border restrictions, much of Immigration New Zealand’s usual visa processing activities have been suspended. As New...
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- May 15
- 2 min
Green List Occupations announced by INZ - simplified
If an employer wants to hire a migrant on the Accredited Employer Work visa and the role is on Green List of the occupations, then, the...
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- May 15
- 4 min
INZ update - Students can apply for visas to come to New Zealand from 31 July
The Government has announced that the borders will now be fully reopened by the end of July which means the opening date for student visa...
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- May 12
- 2 min
Immigration New Zealand - New Critical Dates
On 9 May 2022, INZ has granted multiple entry open work visas valid from 9 May 2022 until two years from the expiry date of the previous...
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- Mar 22
- 2 min
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a new temporary work visa that will replace the Essential Skills Work Visa and Talent...
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- Mar 17
- 1 min
Government reopens New Zealand for tourism
The Government is bringing forward the date for opening the border to tourists in time for the Australian school holidays to help...
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- Mar 14
- 1 min
INZ update: Reconnecting NZ - working holidays relaunched, critical worker wage threshold lowered
Working Holiday Visas There were Working Holiday Visa holders offshore who were unable to enter New Zealand due to border restrictions....
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- Feb 24
- 1 min
INZ update - 2021 Resident Visa application lodgement in Phase-II
Applications for the next phase of the 2021 Resident Visa will open from 10am on 1 March 2022. Those eligible will be able to apply...
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- Feb 16
- 1 min
2021 Resident Visa applications enabled for skilled migrants in the pool from 21/02/2022.
We are pleased to let you know that from 21 February 2022, those who have a Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) expression of interest (EOI)...
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- Feb 14
- 7 min
2021 Resident Visa - New FAQs released by Immigration New Zealand
How will INZ be assessing scarce occupations? This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis for each applicant in line with the...
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- Feb 3
- 2 min
New Zealand borders to start reopening in stages from 27 Feb 2022
The Government’s five-step plan to reopen New Zealand’s borders this year will allow more families to reunite, sectors and employers to...