Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
What will 2021 deliver?
The government has some big decisions to make next year. It remains to be seen what their priorities or timelines are but here is our list of problems.
When will the border reopen?
The Prime Minister has said New Zealand will need to reach a certain level of herd immunity before border restrictions are significantly changed.
Skilled Migrant category update
Immigration NZ is now processing residence applications in the non-priority queue that were lodged in May 2019. In the priority queue applications are going...
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.
Do you hold an employer supported visa?
If you do this article will be of interest. First time visa applications for either the Talent or Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL) closed on 31 Oct.
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...
Rules change again!
In late July 2020, the government changed the rules to the Labour Market test (checking if kiwis are available to fill jobs before a visa is issued).
Top tips
While New Zealand’s border remains closed here are reminders. Always keep passports valid. Some countries take 3 months or more to issue a new passport.
Study for anyone onshore with a Visitor Visas gets a bit easier
Visitors already in New Zealand can now study for up to 6 months in a calendar year without applying for a student visa. School age children holding a visitor..
Overseas with a NZ Resident Visa due to expire or has already expired?
Good news. The Minister of Immigration approved extensions to the travel conditions of Resident Visas for those stuck overseas. There are two groups covered...
Attention all Filipinos in New Zealand
Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting a webinar next month to discuss all the immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in New Zealand.
Want to get back to work in NZ?
The Minister of Immigration announced a pathway for a small number of people caught overseas when the border closed in March to get back to work in New Zealand.
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