New Zealand Immigration News Update - Stay Informed
Changes to how INZ treats false and misleading information
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing how they respond to false or misleading information in visa applications. From 25 September 2023, immigration officers will begin using section 58(6) of…
Accredited Employer Work Visa changes from November 2023
AEWV maximum continuous stay and visa duration changes A maximum continuous stay for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders takes effect from 27 November 2023. AEWV holders who are…
Next Parent Category Selection on 8 August 2023
(Image by Freepik) The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 8 August 2023. Selection of EOIs submitted before 12 October…
Upcoming Webinars
(Image by Freepik) Looking to study, work or live in New Zealand but don’t know where to start? Our free immigration webinars are designed to give you up-to-date information on…
Immigration Clinic
Have you heard about our FREE Immigration Clinic? Join Access NZ the last Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm (Tauranga office, in-person ONLY) to have your immigration questions answered, for FREE!…
Access NZ can help employers make a difference
(Image by Freepik) Access NZ can help employers make a difference, change a life, and fill an in-demand position. Interested employers read on to learn more and fill in…
The new skilled migrant visa 6-point system launches in October
(Image by Freepik) A new simplified points system will be introduced for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa on 9 October 2023. The new approach will provide a faster…
Median wage exemption and residence pathway for bus drivers
(Image by Drazen Zigic) In December, the Government announced that a number of occupations would be added to the Green List and a transport sector agreement would be established to…
Health roles added to Green List Straight to Residence pathway
The Government is adding 32 new health sector roles to the Green List and will move all Green List health roles to the Straight to Residence pathway. The…
Tourism and hospitality median wage exception update
The minimum remuneration rate for specific roles within the tourism and hospitality sectors will increase to $28.18 per hour, effective from 24 April 2023 Many tourism and hospitality roles…
Changes to special Ukraine visa
INZ have expanded the Special Ukraine Visa category’s eligibility and sponsorship criteria. The changes: expand who can be a nominating family member (amended to supporting family member) expand eligibility…
Partner work rights changes
From 31 May 2023, partners of most Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) holders granted a partnership-based work visa must; work for an Accredited…