New Zealand Immigration News Update - Stay Informed
Visa extensions and median wage increase
Changes to onshore visas will provide employers and visa holders with more certainty, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has announced. Around 10,000 Working Holiday visas and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE)…
Introducing new accreditation and single work visa
Must read ! Important news have been released by Immigration New Zealand this morning, a new temporary visa called Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWW) will come into effect on 1…
Thinking about buying a business in New Zealand?
If you are experienced in business and want to work in your own business in New Zealand, then you can look to migrate to NZ under Entrepreneur Work Visa Category….
Update of the critical health worker border exception
Changes have been made to critical health worker border exception by INZ. If you are a critical health worker starting your employment after 31 March 2021, you can apply…
Government eases visa restrictions for visitors in New Zealand
Two month automatic visitor visa extension for most visitor visa holders Temporary waiver of time spent in New Zealand rule for visitor stays Visitor visa holders will be able…
Comprehensive visa changes allow onshore migrants to help fill labour shortages
Six month extension for employer-assisted work visa holders Postponed stand down period for low-paid Essential Skills visa holders Retain 2019 median wage of $25.50 per hour for immigration settings…
No Transiting New Zealand to China
From 7 November, you can no longer transit New Zealand to China. The Chinese Government has introduced new health testing requirements for COVID-19. There are currently no testing facilities…
An American reveals ‘truth’ about living in New Zealand
An American who spent time living in New Zealand has opened up about life was really like for him downunder. In a video posted online, the man from California…
Deferral of EOI selections for the SMC and Parent Category
The Government first deferred EOI selections for the Skilled Migrant Category and Parent Category in April 2020. The Government will continue to defer the Expression of Interest selection…
Skills Matching Services for Migrants Who Lost Jobs
Immigration New Zealand has extended its newcomer skills matching and job search assistance services programme to prioritise assisting skilled migrants who have lost jobs as a result of the…
Changes made to Work to Residence temporary visas
The Government is making changes to allow some Work to Residence (WTR) visa holders to maintain their pathway to residence. Residence visa applicants who hold the following work…
Seasonal work visa available to more people
The Government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries while ensuring New Zealanders, who have lost jobs…