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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.
How Is the Government Addressing the Labour Shortages?

How Is the Government Addressing the Labour Shortages?

New Zealand's labour shortage isn't a new issue, it has worsened across the country due to the impact of Covid-19. What is the Government doing to address it?
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.
Christmas bonus for Employers

Christmas bonus for Employers

The government has announced businesses who apply for employer accreditation before 4 July 2023 will receive an automatic 12-month extension
Holiday hours

Holiday hours

We will be back in 2023 recharged, refreshed and ready for the new challenges in the immigration world!
Holiday hours

Holiday hours

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

Immigration back track

The government backed down on several proposed immigration policy changes that would have made it that much more difficult for employers to recruit workers.
Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023

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

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