Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Top tips for employers
There is always plenty to think about in business. Immigration is now a key consideration for employers when it comes to their migrant staff. Keep visa records.
2021 Resident Visa
The first wave of applicants can apply from 1 December 2021. Around 16,000 applications are expected in this first wave. The second wave opens on 1 March 2022.
Employer Accreditation – what’s the latest?
Applications for employer accreditation closed at the end of June 2021. Applications lodged before the closure date are still being processed.
2021 Resident Visa - new opportunity
Some of your migrant workforce may qualify for this new visa. It is a pathway for certain work visa holders to qualify for residence of New Zealand.
Greenlight for a selection of your migrant workforce!
Today the government announced a pathway to residence for migrant workers who are living and working in New Zealand. At long last, your migrant workforce get...
Visas – busting the myths for migrants coming here to work
There are multiple opinions, theories, bad experiences, and rumours swirling through various media platforms adding confusion for employers who employ.
Immigration – more compliance for business
Immigration has joined the growing list of compliance requirements for business. It now sits right alongside health and safety, employment law, tax and ACC.
Some relief for employers to maintain workforce
The government has moved the introduction of the new employer accreditation process across to mid-2022. At the same time, the Minister of Immigration announced.
Offshore recruitment still possible
Employers need skilled workers but where are they? Unemployment remains at a record low. Australian employers are starting to poach local talent.
Migrant workforce want to be residents
Business is facing massive skill shortages across most industries. The closed border is forcing employers to find staff locally but so many skills are simply...
Median wage increase confirmed
The government has now confirmed the median wage will increase to $27 per hour from Monday, 19 July 2021. This impacts Work Visa (Essential Skills).
Is your business accredited?
If you are already an accredited employer there is a deadline of 31 October 2021 to move staff (paid $79,560 or more per annum) onto Work to Residence visas.
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