Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
NZ Immigration Updates: Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category
Interested in applying for NZ residence or waiting for your application to be processed? Find the latest skilled migrant category changes here.
What You Need to Know About NZ Border Restrictions
Think you are eligible to travel to NZ during the pandemic? With NZ border restrictions in place, entry into the country remains limited. Learn more here.
Lockdown – your immigration checklist
New Zealand is back at Level 4 lockdown. Most people are at home. While you have time on your hands now is the perfect opportunity to get you and your family.
Skilled Migrant Category – Ready, Set………Go?
Signals keep growing stronger that an announcement can be expected in the near future to reopen the Skilled Migrant category. Here is what we know so far.
Visas – don’t delay extending
Life is busy. Many people leave renewing the car warrant of fitness, paying bills or fixing a leaky tap until the last minute. A work visa that is due to...
Is the Skilled Migrant category about to reopen?
The Minister of Immigration wrote to our CEO at the end of June confirming he has made decisions about resuming the selection of Expressions of Interests (EOI).
Visa news in brief
Selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the Parent category are expected to reopen soon as confirmed by the Minister of Immigration.
Visa rule changes create confusion
The government has made a last-minute change to the planned roll out of a new employer accreditation process by deferring its introduction until mid-2022.
Immigration reset – are you affected?
Last month the government delivered a speech in Parliament announcing plans to reset the way immigration is managed. Clearly, a signal for change.
Keeping you updated - visa headlines
The Beijing branch of Immigration NZ closes on 31/08/2021. All visa applications now processed in New Zealand. Working Holiday Visas & Supplementary Seasonal...
Median wage increase on 19 July 2021
We reported last month the government was set to increase the median wage from $25.50 per hour to $27 per hour. The increase is now confirmed to take effect.
Median wage set to increase in July 2021
Immigration NZ uses the median wage to assess Essential Skills Work Visas. The government has decided this will increase from $25.50 per hour to $27.
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