New Zealand Immigration News Update - Stay Informed
New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown
Government has announced that New Zealand is at Alert Level 4 from 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 August. Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula is at Alert Level 4, likely for a period…
New Licensed Immigration Adviser joining our team
It is with great pride that we announce that our Legal & Marketing Assistant Susanna Lin has recently received her Immigration Adviser Licence (as a provisional licence holder) following…
Longer Essential Skills Visas and Accredited Employer Work Visa deferred
Longer Essential Skills Visas From 19 July, Essential Skills Visa holders will be able to apply for a longer visa to remain in their current role. The Government has…
Are you already an accredited employer?
If your business is already accredited and your accreditation expires before 31 October 2021, you have until 30 June 2021 to apply for renewal, applications to renew accreditations will close…
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…