Straight to Residence – Green List Tier 1

Straight to Residence – Green List Tier 1

  From 5 September 2022, you can apply for residence under Straight to Residence category if you are have employment or an offer of employment from an accredited employer in an occupation in the Green List Tier 1 and meet the specified requirements on the list...
Health standards for residence visa applicants changed

Health standards for residence visa applicants changed

  From 2 September 2022, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs has increased from $41,000 to $81,000. Most applicants for residence class visas must have an acceptable standard of health. One of the requirements to meet...
Visa settings help employers with workforce shortages

Visa settings help employers with workforce shortages

  The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) was introduced on 4 July 2022. Most migrant workers holding an AEWV will be paid the median wage (NZD $27.76 an hour) or more. However, new sector settings will allow limited exemptions. Job offers for migrants should...