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How skilled workers can qualify for residence

How skilled workers can qualify for residence

Residence pathways for skilled workers are complex but can be navigated with the right guidance.
New Zealand work visa rules are shifting again

New Zealand work visa rules are shifting again

New interim work rights for Accredited Employer Work Visa applicants.
Bringing your children to NZ? New health screening rules explained

Bringing your children to NZ? New health screening rules explained

The government has introduced new health screening rules for dependent children of temporary visa holders.
Don't lose good workers to visa limitations

Don't lose good workers to visa limitations

Supporting staff on their residence journey helps boost loyalty, stability, and long-term retention.
Want to employ a digital nomad? Read this first

Want to employ a digital nomad? Read this first

Visitor visa holders can now legally work remotely while enjoying a Kiwi holiday. Know what is allowed for you as an employer.
Work visa traps to watch out for

Work visa traps to watch out for

Despite faster processing times from Immigration NZ, common pitfalls still challenge employers and migrant workers.
Tips for employers

Tips for employers

Immigration is always changing, and this can leave you scrambling if something gets missed. Here are some key tips to keep on your business dashboard.
Parents – a new visa is coming in 2025

Parents – a new visa is coming in 2025

The long-awaited Parent Boost Visa is due to go live later in 2025.
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Several changes rolled out in March that migrant workers holding Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) need to know.
Improvements to the Active Investor Visa about to go live

Improvements to the Active Investor Visa about to go live

On Tuesday, 1 April 2025, New Zealand launches its refreshed Active Investor Plus Visa. This is a clear signal to the globe our country is open for business and has significant drive to attract foreign direct investment.
Is your business looking to raise capital?

Is your business looking to raise capital?

The government has made substantial changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa setting. These will become effective on 1 April. There will be greater opportunities for business to source investment from migrant investors, as the criteria for an acceptable immigration investment have widened considerably.
March changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas

March changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas

Several changes have been made to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) rules, effective from 10 March 2025. These are positive changes for employers and migrant workers to help grow a skilled workforce.

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