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Visas processing delays

Visas processing delays

Backlogs have impacted large numbers of people, including families reuniting, visitors, workers starting new jobs, and international students studying in 2023.
Investor seminars – Singapore

Investor seminars – Singapore

Malcolm Pacific Immigration are part of a business delegation heading to Singapore in February on a mission to attract investment and investors to New Zealand.
Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023

Immigration priorities are: Completing the review of the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and reviewing the partnership policy.
How to Prepare for a New Zealand Visa Application 2023

How to Prepare for a New Zealand Visa Application 2023

Before you start your 2023 NZ visa application, plan where to live, how to support yourself and get the documents needs to meet INZ requirements for your visa.
Immigration 2023: What is the Focus for the Government for This Year?

Immigration 2023: What is the Focus for the Government for This Year?

The NZ Government’s focus of Immigration 2023 is strengthening New Zealand’s economy and attracting skilled workers. Read the upcoming NZ visa changes.
A Guide to Living in NZ for Parents Applying for the Parent Residency Visa

A Guide to Living in NZ for Parents Applying for the Parent Residency Visa

The Parent Residency Visa in New Zealand has now reopened. Learn more about visa changes, new sponsorship rules and what life is like for parents living in NZ.
Migrant Visa Holders: How to Bring Your Parents To NZ

Migrant Visa Holders: How to Bring Your Parents To NZ

Migrant NZ visa holders can bring their parents to New Zealand on a temporary or permanent basis. Read about the different family options and how to qualify.
Visa changes for partners of working migrants deferred

Visa changes for partners of working migrants deferred

The government has deferred until April 2023 their decision to limit work rights for partners of work visa holders.
Skilled Migrant Category update

Skilled Migrant Category update

The first selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) since 2020 took place on 11 November 2022. Over 6,500 EOIs were selected covering almost 15,000 people.
New occupations added

New occupations added

At long last nurses and midwives have an immediate pathway to residence. We have been calling for skilled health workers to be added to the Green List.
Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023

We have lived through the "immigration reset” then the “immigration rebalance” and now the “immigration backdowns”.
Holiday hours

Holiday hours

Our offices close from Wednesday, 21 December and reopen Monday, 9 January 2023.

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