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New health roles added to the Green List
The Government has added 32 new health sector roles to the Green List and will move all Green List health roles to the Straight to...
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- Feb 28
- 1 min
Recovery Visas - The new specific purpose work visa category
The Recovery Visa allows employers to sponsor experts such as engineers, technicians, and insurance assessors to come to New Zealand....
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- Feb 27
- 3 min
Changes for partners of work visa holders & visas for family violence victims
Partner work rights changes under the Immigration Rebalance Immigration Rebalance policies encourage employers to use the New Zealand...
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- Feb 23
- 2 min
Median wage increases. The new median wage will apply from 27 Feb 2023
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and other New Zealand visa schemes use wage thresholds indexed to the median wage. This means...
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- Feb 14
- 1 min
Next Parent Category Selection on 14 February 2023
The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 14 February 2023. Increase in...
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- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
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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- 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...
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- 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...
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- Oct 24, 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...
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- Oct 11, 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....
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- Oct 11, 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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