Skills requirement easing for some roles and sectors

Skills requirement easing for some roles and sectors

The Government is making short term changes to avoid shortages in select sectors while long-term Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) changes are being decided. From 8 September 2024, an exemption to the AEWV minimum skill requirement will be available for some roles...
Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Visa charges to increase from 1 October

  INZ has announced that changes to visa charges, made up of fees and levies, will take effect from 1 October 2024. Most visa charges will increase. The increases ensure that those using and benefitting from the immigration system contribute more to the cost of...
Update on Visitor Visa durations

Update on Visitor Visa durations

  INZ have recently updated our guidance to immigration officers regarding visitor visa durations. The new guidance recommends a three-month stay duration as a starting point for consideration for offshore general visitor visa applications, provided the applicant...
Changes to AEWV criteria for bringing family

Changes to AEWV criteria for bringing family

  From today, 26 June 2024, people holding an AEWV in roles at Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) levels 4 and 5 without a pathway to residency are no longer able to support work, visitor or student visa applications for...
Work rights available for more partners of students

Work rights 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. People can now apply for a Partner of Student Work Visa, with open work rights, if their partner is studying a specified level 7 or 8...