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Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Visa deadlines – is your team tracking?
If you plan to employ migrant workers from overseas to join your workforce before Christmas 2023, Work Visa applications need to be lodged soon.
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Government Changes to Employer Accreditation
The NZ Government has announced changes to Employer Accreditation to continue to safeguard migrant workers, however what are the implications on small business?
Embracing Cultural Diversity: A Key to Success in the New Zealand Workplace.
Learn more about how to embrace cultural diversity in the workplace and how to utilise this valuable asset for your business success in today's globalised world
Accredited Employers – audits underway
Immigration New Zealand have started random desktop audits of accredited employers. An Immigration Officer may be in touch requesting documentation.
Skilled Migrants are running out of time.
The government has decided to close the current Skilled Migrant Category (SMC). The final date to lodge an EOI is on or before 11.59pm Tuesday, 15 August 2023.
Work Visa rules changing – again!
In November 2023, the AEWV is set to change to only allow a five-year maximum stay. This means holders of AEWV can only work in NZ for up to five years.
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How to Become an Accredited Employer
Employers must obtain accreditation to advertise vacancies abroad. Learn how to become an accredited employer in New Zealand in our article.
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Two-Year High for Net Migration, But Is New Zealand Doing Enough?
Is the New Zealand Government’s immigration policies doing enough to attract new migrants? Will we get the support we need for social and economic growth?
Backdown on Partner Visa for Migrant Workers
The government has made a U-turn on plans to make it harder for partners of migrant workers to secure work visas.
Looking for talent?
Ongoing skill shortages continue to bite. We talk every week with employers desperate to fill vacancies.
Changes to Working Migrant Visa News
From 1 July the NZ/UK Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is extended to three years (up from twenty-three months but had only allowed twelve months working in NZ).
How to apply for AEWV employer accreditation
Employer Accreditation can be simple and opens up a world of new migrant workers. Here is our guide on how to become an accredited employer.
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