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Coming to New Zealand to study - Apply early
INZ is getting ready for the summer processing peak period for student visa applications, which begins in October each year. Since...
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THI
- Sep 2
- 1 min
Coming to NZ for Christmas - Apply early
If you are applying for a visitor visa, Immigration New Zealand encourages you to submit applications early with all the required...
THI
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Skills requirements eased, Part-time work rights for school leavers & INZ's warning for Triangular Employers
Skills requirement easing for some Roles and Occupations The government is implementing temporary exemptions to the skills requirements...
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- Aug 22
- 0 min
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- Aug 20
- 1 min
INZ's new guidance for advertising for roles based in multiple locations or requiring travel
Immigration New Zealand has new guidance on advertising roles either based in multiple locations or requiring travel. Employers need to...
THI
- Aug 9
- 1 min
INZ Update - Most visa charges set to increase from 01 October 2024
Starting from 1 October 2024, changes to visa charges in New Zealand will come into effect. These charges, which include both fees and...
THI
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Immigration New Zealand updates Visitor Visa durations
Immigration New Zealand has recently updated its guidance on visitor visa durations to make the process clearer and more consistent....
THI
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Work rights now available for more partners of students
The Government has expanded eligibility for work visas for partners of some students studying towards a Green List occupation. This is in...
THI
- May 20
- 1 min
Secondary School Teachers (incl overseas) now on Straight to Residence Pathway
From this month secondary school teachers including eligible overseas secondary school teachers are on the Straight to Residence pathway...
THI
- May 8
- 3 min
Employers - Renew your Employer Accreditation
Your first accreditation will be valid for 12 months. After 12 months, you can renew your accreditation or it will expire. When you renew...
THI
- May 6
- 10 min
INZ Webinar - AEWV Changes, Q & A session for Immigration Professionals
Why are only those who applied for a visa between 21 June 2023 and 7 April 2024 eligible for a five-year AEWV? The Government has decided...
THI
- Apr 8
- 5 min
Accredited Employer Work Visa Changes Announced
What is changing for people with an AEWV? If you applied for your first AEWV before 21 June 2023 and are in an ANZSCO level 4 and 5 job...
THI
- Apr 8
- 2 min
How long can you stay on an AEWV?
Maximum Continuous Stay The maximum continuous stay is the total amount of time you can stay in New Zealand on one or more Accredited...
THI
- Feb 28
- 2 min
More Job Tokens & Median Wage Changes & Exceptions
More job tokens available for AEWV balance applications On 27 November 2023, the maximum length of an Accredited Employer Work Visa...
THI
- Dec 20, 2023
- 2 min
Navigating Changes: AEWV median wage increase on hold, Workers Protection Act in motion, & updated labour hire firm standards
Government Halts Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Median Wage Increase Amidst Regulatory Shifts In a notable development, the...
THI
- Nov 26, 2023
- 3 min
INZ introduces 'maximum continuous stay' - longer durations for AEWVs for up to 5 years
From today, Immigration New Zealand is making positive changes to the AEWV. They're introducing a 'maximum continuous stay' for everyone...
THI
- Oct 20, 2023
- 2 min
Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa and Further MEPV Details
Introduction: Changes have recently been implemented to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) to enhance support for...
THI
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
Changes to 90-day trial periods on AEWV & AEWV labour hire (triangular) employment threshold workers
Effective from October 29, there are important changes to the employment rules for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) in New Zealand....
THI
- Oct 1, 2023
- 2 min
Skilled Migrant Category reopens on 9 October 2023
From 9 October 2023, there will be changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. Under the new system, applicants will need six...
THI
- Sep 25, 2023
- 2 min
Work to residence visas opening from 29 Sep 23
On 29 September 2023, the Green List and sector agreements work to residence visas will open for residence visa applications. This means...
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