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Major immigration changes announced - Green List expanded, Accreditation, PSWV & CPVV changes
Immigration Minister Hon Michael Wood has announced measures to attract more high-skilled workers to New Zealand including: additional...
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THI
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Changing the work visa conditions or applying for a Job Change
If your work visa comes with conditions you can apply to change: the employer you work for the job you are doing the location you are...
THI
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Partnership work visas for most partners of temporary migrant workers getting axed in Dec 2022
The Government is rebalancing the immigration system to support its plan for a higher-productivity, higher-wage economy, as it moves to...
THI
- Oct 25, 2022
- 1 min
Delays for NZQA qualification assessments and English language tests. INZ eases deadlines.
Immigration New Zealand recognises that currently there are delays for NZQA international qualification assessments and English language...
THI
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
Immigration New Zealand announces more Parent Category Visas to be granted each year
Selections for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) are restarting and the number of visas that can be...
THI
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
Skilled Migrant Category reopens
Selections of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC) will resume on 9 November 2022....
THI
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
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...
THI
- Sep 2, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Aug 21, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Jul 27, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Jul 25, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Jul 4, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Jul 4, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Jul 4, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Jun 20, 2022
- 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...
THI
- May 31, 2022
- 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...
THI
- May 15, 2022
- 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...
THI
- May 15, 2022
- 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...
THI
- May 12, 2022
- 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...
THI
- Mar 22, 2022
- 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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