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NEW ZEALAND: Government Proposes Overhaul of Employer-Supported Work Visas [UPDATED 14 Oct 2019]
October 14, 2019
The New Zealand government has proposed significant changes to the employer-assisted work visa framework which, if implemented, will affect all New Zealand employers supporting work visa applications and all individuals applying for employer-supported work visas.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Accredited Employer Framework
September 24, 2019
Effective 7 October 2019, the New Zealand government has announced significant changes to the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds for Dependent Sponsorship
May 31, 2019
There are changes to the minimum income thresholds for dependent sponsorship in New Zealand, effective 1 July 2019.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Updates to Skill Shortage Lists
May 16, 2019
From 27 May Immigration New Zealand will make minor changes to the Long Term Skill Shortage List & the Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Centralised Visa Lodgement
January 28, 2019
Effective 14 January 2019, paper and online visa applications received from applicants resident in the Wellington and Palmerston North regions of New Zealand (except student applications) have begun to be directed to Auckland’s National Documentation Office (NaDO).
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds
November 19, 2018
Effective 26 November, the minimum income thresholds for essential skills work visas and skilled migrant residence visas in New Zealand are set to increase.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Work Visa Application Fees to Double
October 5, 2018
Effective 5 November 2018, application fees for New Zealand visas will increase dramatically. The fee changes will impact individuals applying for work, residence and visitor visas and employers seeking accreditation or sponsoring work and residence visas.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: New Rules for Interim Visas
September 7, 2018
Effective immediately, interim visas in New Zealand are valid for 21 days after a temporary entry visa application is declined or withdrawn.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Building and Construction Visa Proposed
August 2, 2018
The New Zealand Minister of Immigration has proposed changes to immigration policy to make it easier for the building and construction industry to employ migrants to overcome a shortage of about 30,000 workers. The proposed changes are expected to be in place by early 2019.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Recent Immigration Updates
July 12, 2018
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has implemented changes to immigration procedures. Partners and dependent children can now make their visa applications online; the minimum income has been updated for certain Essential Skills visa holders; and INZ will no longer place physical visa labels in passports.
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