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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 31, 20221 min read


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, 20222 min read


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 15, 20224 min read


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
May 12, 20222 min read


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...
THI
Mar 17, 20221 min read


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....
THI
Mar 14, 20221 min read

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...
THI
Feb 24, 20221 min read


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)...
THI
Feb 16, 20221 min read


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...
THI
Feb 14, 20227 min read


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...
THI
Feb 3, 20222 min read

NZ Border setting till May 2022 - A Snapshot
Who are the eligible travellers? INZ has defined eligible travellers who can travel to New Zealand, these include: NZ citizens NZ...
THI
Jan 11, 20222 min read


INZ update - 2021 Resident Visa (FAQs)
How are 2021RV applications being processed? These applications are being processed in the date order that they are received. Which...
THI
Dec 22, 20212 min read


Domestic Tertiary Student changes for children of those on one-off 2021 Residence Visa pathway
On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a one-off residency pathway for migrants in New Zealand to transition to residency through...
THI
Dec 10, 20212 min read

Borders reopening plan revealed by Hon Chris Hipkins
Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other eligible travellers can travel to NZ from Australia without staying in MIQ from 11.59pm Sunday, 16...
THI
Nov 24, 20213 min read


INZ webinar for Advisers 12/11 - 2021 Resident Visa updated FAQs
What is the volume of applications INZ is expecting in Phase 1? INZ is expecting about 15,000 applications in Phase 1. For qualifying...
THI
Nov 12, 20215 min read


Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category (CORS) pilot extended until 30 June 2024
Good news for refugees looking to make New Zealand their home! The Government has announced the extension of the Community Organisation...
THI
Nov 1, 20211 min read


First step in managed isolation changes - Shortened MIQ stay for travellers who are vaccinated
Hon Chris Hipkins has announced: Halving of time overseas arrivals spend in MIQ facility to seven days followed by home isolation until...
THI
Oct 28, 20212 min read


1000 international students to arrive in New Zealand from mid-2022
The Government has announced that it will allow 1,000 select international students to arrive from the middle of 2022. The border class...
THI
Oct 26, 20211 min read

Key dates - Accredited Employer Work Visa, Work to Residence Visa, Essential Skills Work Visa etc
The Government has confirmed the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will be introduced on 4 July 2022. Businesses and regions are...
THI
Oct 22, 20211 min read


Work to residence visas closing to new applications on 31 October 2021
The Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa and the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa close to new applications on 31 October 2021...
THI
Oct 22, 20212 min read

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