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Skilled Residence policy changes will impact some people
Skilled Residence policy changes will impact some people
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Avoid these Visa Traps
A lot can go wrong in a visa application - read our tips to avoid expensive mistakes!
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Work Visa Changes are Coming
Record migration numbers - changes to work visa policy are on the horizon
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Getting applications right - avoid delays or worse
When a visa application is not submitted with the correct or sufficient evidence at lodgement, this may lead to delays or even failure.
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Median wage rise paused, but…
The February 2024 increase to the median wage for AEWV applications has been paused. A report into AEWV is due out next month. Apply for extensions now!
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Permanent Resident Visa applications
Two years after the issue of the first Resident Visa a person and/or family may apply for a Permanent Resident Visa provided they have met certain conditions.
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Residence vs NZ Citizenship
When someone becomes a resident they are entitled to live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely. With New Zealand Citizenship there are more benefits.
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New Parent Visa
Many migrants have been frustrated there is no simple pathway to bring parents to New Zealand for extended periods or as residents. This may soon change.
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Permanent Resident Visa applications
Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa (PRV), two years after your resident visa was first granted.
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Work visa extensions – now is the time to apply
On 27 November 2023 visa applications opened for workers to extend their Accredited Employer Work Visas to 5 years.
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