Immigration NZ News
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Overseas? Visa processing switched back on
Immigration NZ have restarted processing a limited number of visa categories for applicants (and their families) who are overseas.
Partners and children of migrant workers get more time
Employer Assisted work visa holders (the occupation and employer are listed on the visa) who were in New Zealand on 10/07/2020 and hold a visa expiring on...
Recruiting from overseas?
Many businesses are very frustrated when they are knocked back for a border exemption when overseas talent is desperately needed, or future growth depends...
Skilled migrant residence queue starting to move
We reported in July what the criteria was for “priority” and “non priority” skilled residence applications – see article Stuck In a Visa Queue.
Skilled migrants still on hold
The government has placed a hold on most skilled workers’ pathway to apply for residence. Many skilled workers apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant...
Stuck in NZ?
People in New Zealand holding a valid Visitor Visa due to expire between 04/09/2020 and 31/10/2020 will receive automatic visa extensions for a further 5 month.
Tips for Employers
Not an accredited employer? In July 2021 accreditation becomes mandatory. Apply now. Keep good employee records (including time and wages).
The border remains closed……but
The government has announced additional flexibility for partners of New Zealand citizens or residents to secure entry into NZ.
Want to get back to work in NZ?
The Minister of Immigration announced a pathway for a small number of people caught overseas when the border closed in March to get back to work in New Zealand.
Applications moving but the rules are changing
Immigration NZ have around 3500 Essential Skills Work Visa (labour market tested) applications in the queue at the time of going to print.
Workers stuck overseas
There were around 10,000 work visa holders overseas when New Zealand closed the border in March. Most have not been able to get back to New Zealand.
Border closure
A critical worker is described as: A health worker; or Entering the country for less than 6 months with a unique skill set not available in New Zealand.
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