Immigration NZ News

We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.

Workers stuck overseas

There were around 10,000 work visa holders overseas when New Zealand closed the border in March. Most have not been able to get back to New Zealand.

Employers

Border closure

A critical worker is described as: A health worker; or Entering the country for less than 6 months with a unique skill set not available in New Zealand.

Employers

Keeping your workforce up to date

Malcolm Pacific Immigration can provide inhouse seminars or webinars on work visa changes and answers any burning immigration questions.

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Visa queues

Visa applications are not being processed for anyone based overseas (expect more news on this soon). People in New Zealand who have applied for residence.

Employers

Visa rules changed

Essential Skills Visa applications are now assessed based on the pay rate offered in the employment agreement.

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Get the latest immigration news on social media

We are posting information videos, trends and news on our social media pages. If you want to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or WeChat.

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Immigration law changes fast tracked

The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament this week which if passed will become law late next week. These law changes are designed to fix...

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Labour market tests

Immigration NZ have made it clear they will be looking very closely at what efforts an employer has made to recruit locals before extending or issuing new work.

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Visa applications can still be lodged

Immigration NZ is not fully back to work but some Immigration Officers are working remotely. The only visa applications being processed right now are...

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Is the end of lockdown in sight?

This is a very challenging time for business with some facing uncertainty whether they can reopen; confronted by having to shed staff numbers.

Employers

New Zealand now in historic lock down

This is day one of our nation closing for the next 4 weeks (or longer). All Kiwis and visitors must stay at home and only go out for food shopping...

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Temporary border closure - useful information

New Zealand closed the border to most travellers at 23.59 on Thursday, 19 March 2020. Who can still enter New Zealand? The following people can still travel...

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