Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Is the Skilled Migrant category about to reopen?
The Minister of Immigration wrote to our CEO at the end of June confirming he has made decisions about resuming the selection of Expressions of Interests (EOI).
Median wage increase on 19 July 2021
We reported last month the government was set to increase the median wage from $25.50 per hour to $27 per hour. The increase is now confirmed to take effect.
Median wage increase confirmed
The government has now confirmed the median wage will increase to $27 per hour from Monday, 19 July 2021. This impacts Work Visa (Essential Skills).
Keeping you updated - visa headlines
The Beijing branch of Immigration NZ closes on 31/08/2021. All visa applications now processed in New Zealand. Working Holiday Visas & Supplementary Seasonal...
Is your business accredited?
If you are already an accredited employer there is a deadline of 31 October 2021 to move staff (paid $79,560 or more per annum) onto Work to Residence visas.
Immigration reset – are you affected?
Last month the government delivered a speech in Parliament announcing plans to reset the way immigration is managed. Clearly, a signal for change.
Immigration reset – what does this mean for business?
In May the government announced plans to change the way immigration is managed. While light on detail of what and when changes may occur, there are some clues..
When will the border reopen?
Not anytime soon is the short answer. The Prime Minster recently said that her government is considering allowing people who are fully vaccinated to enter.
Tips for Employers
Looking for Talent? The travel bubble with Australia means employers can recruit from across the Tasman. However, for applicants who are not Australian...
Skilled Migrants – a decision by government is long overdue
The number of Expressions of Interest (EOI) sitting in the Skilled Migrant pool has grown to more than 9,000 (estimated at 20,000+ people).
New visa application process
From 1 November 2021 employers must be accredited before they can employ migrant workers. This will impact anyone in New Zealand holding a work visa.
Median wage set to increase in July 2021
Immigration NZ uses the median wage to assess Essential Skills Work Visas. The government has decided this will increase from $25.50 per hour to $27.
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