Immigration NZ News

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Immigration in the news

Immigration in the news

Since COVID 19 hit our shores a constant stream of media articles has highlighted the impact on so many lives due to the border closure and suspension of visas.
Keeping your workforce up to date

Keeping your workforce up to date

Malcolm Pacific Immigration can provide inhouse seminars or webinars on work visa changes and answers any burning immigration questions.
New Skilled Occupations

New Skilled Occupations

The Skilled Migrant Category remains on hold. An Expression of Interest (EOI) can still be lodged into the pool but until the government directs Immigration NZ.
Stuck in a visa queue?

Stuck in a visa queue?

The Residence programme ended on 31/12/2019. This programme set by the government determines how many people can be approved for residence from time to time.
Visa queues

Visa queues

Visa applications are not being processed for anyone based overseas (expect more news on this soon). People in New Zealand who have applied for residence.
Visa rules change

Visa rules change

Several changes this month affect those on visas. Holders of Employer Assisted Work Visas (with the occupation and employer listed on the visa).
Visa rules changed

Visa rules changed

Essential Skills Visa applications are now assessed based on the pay rate offered in the employment agreement.
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Get the latest immigration news on social media

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Immigration law changes fast tracked

Immigration law changes fast tracked

The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament this week which if passed will become law late next week. These law changes are designed to fix...
Immigration law changes fast tracked

Immigration law changes fast tracked

The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament this week which if passed will become law late next week. These law changes are designed to fix...
Labour market tests

Labour market tests

Immigration NZ have made it clear they will be looking very closely at what efforts an employer has made to recruit locals before extending or issuing new work.

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