Immigration NZ News

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Holiday season

Holiday season

Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopen on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our phones will be answered.
Immigration in 2021

Immigration in 2021

Businesses looking to recruit skilled workers from overseas face continued challenges from a closed border. The Covid-19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins has...
Visa changes roll out in 2021

Visa changes roll out in 2021

For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year. Highlights are: The median wage was reported to increase in November to $27.
Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay

Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay

Skilled workers will be frustrated by yet another delay by the government preventing them applying for residence. The Minister of Immigration has deferred...
Do you have Filipinos in your workforce?

Do you have Filipinos in your workforce?

Let your team know Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting a webinar next month to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in NZ.
Important travel warning

Important travel warning

If you or your any staff are travelling on business (as unlikely as this may seem), or you are bringing people to New Zealand here are some key points...
More changes to visa rules in October

More changes to visa rules in October

In July 2020 the government changed the rules around how work visa applications are assessed based on the rate of pay. Those paid above the medium wage can...
The border is closed but you need workers

The border is closed but you need workers

Thinking about recruiting skilled workers from overseas? Be prepared for a complex, frustrating and time consuming process.
Recruiting from overseas?

Recruiting from overseas?

Many businesses are very frustrated when they are knocked back for a border exemption when overseas talent is desperately needed, or future growth depends...
Skilled migrants still on hold

Skilled migrants still on hold

The government has placed a hold on most skilled workers’ pathway to apply for residence. Many skilled workers apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant...
Tips for Employers

Tips for Employers

Not an accredited employer? In July 2021 accreditation becomes mandatory. Apply now. Keep good employee records (including time and wages).
Applications moving but the rules are changing

Applications moving but the rules are changing

Immigration NZ have around 3500 Essential Skills Work Visa (labour market tested) applications in the queue at the time of going to print.

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