Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Skilled residency visa queue keeps growing
The oldest residence application was lodged in December 2018 and it has not been looked at by an Immigration Officer.
Holiday Greetings
Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close from the end of business Friday 20 December 2019 and reopen on Monday 6 January 2020.
International Visas
Getting a visa to live, work or holiday for some countries can be complicated and not just the mouse click away you had hoped.
Parent Visa changes
More than 10,000 parents in a queue waiting for the New Zealand Government to make up its mind about parent visa rules, finally have some answers.
Partner visa gets complicated
There has been recent media attention due to the high decline rate of partner visas. At the centre of the dispute was the enforcement of the rules.
Skilled migrant delays & changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) report the skilled migrant residence visa category is over-subscribed as sustained economic growth and low unemployment.
Visa rules get shake up
The Minister of Immigration has just announced the changes to visa policy that we signaled were on the way. These new rules will roll out progressively.
Beating the visa delays
Delays to visa processing have been hitting the news throughout this year. The problem has become visible through some dramatic examples promoted by the media.
Mum and Dad may have to wait until 2021
In October 2016 the previous government put a hold on the issuing of parent residence visa applications. The moratorium was meant to last 2 years.
Skilled migrant residence applications – getting it right
Getting an application right for a skilled migrant can make the difference between success and a whole lot of heartache – not to mention a cost.
Visa policy changes for Workers
We signaled earlier the government plans to change the rules around work visas and make the process more employer driven (mandatory employer accreditation).
Common errors in preparing work visa applications
A staggering 70% of work visa applications are not complete when lodged. This causes long delays in processing. Watch our video on the 5 most common mistakes.
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