Holiday Hours: Our offices close from 5.30pm, Wednesday, 18 December and reopen 8.30am on Monday, 6 January 2025. If you need urgent assistance during the holidays call 0800 800 612 to talk to a Licensed Immigration Adviser. Wishing you and your family safe and happy holidays!
Visa changes roll out in 2021
For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year. Highlights are: The median wage was reported to increase in November to $27.
For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year.
Highlights are:
- The median wage was reported to increase in November to $27 per hour. This change appears to have been deferred until 2021. Exactly when the increase will happen is difficult to predict. We know there will be little time to prepare for this change. If any of your team are on work visas, earn less than $27 per hour and have less than 12 months before the work visa expires, we recommend applying now for a visa extension.
- In mid-2021 a new work visa application process will roll out. It will create more work and cost (increased government application fees) to business. Employers who do not hold accreditation from Immigration NZ should consider applying if this is right for the business. Eventually, all businesses under the new regime will be screened for suitability to employ migrant workers. It makes sense to apply early and avoid the inevitable delays when the new system comes on stream. Take advice from Lukas Sousa who works closely with business finding immigration solutions.
News
Malcolm Pacific Immigration keeps ahead of immigration changes. Sign up below to our newsletter to keep up to date.
Immigration headlines for employers
The team at Malcolm Pacific Immigration keep across the constant changes in immigration rules and regulations. Here is the latest roundup of interest to businesses and HR teams.
Employer Accreditation – pain points
There is a level of frustration at the current processing delays across the three gateways of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
Immigration and employers have been busy
There is a level of frustration at the current processing delays across the three gateways of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
Get started with a free assessment today
We are New Zealand’s largest and most experienced team of licensed immigration advisers. Our experts take away the stress and worry of navigating the complicated world of immigration. All you need to do is get in touch. Our team is on standby, ready to help.
