Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Open eyes as NZ moves to e-visas
Google e-visa and fraud and be prepared for a shock. It seems there is an industry out there prepared to rip off travellers.
Tips for Employers
Be prepared to re-advertise jobs even when you have a worker in place holding a work visa. In most cases Immigration NZ will want proof there are no locals.
160 points impossible?
Applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) seems almost impossible with the pass mark sitting at 160 points. There are no signs.
Home buying rules to change.
Rules for anyone from overseas buying a home or residential land in New Zealand are being changed.
Immigration advice
Make sure you deal with professional advisers and that they are licensed immigration advisers (or exempt). Immigration is a tricky field.
Malcolm Pacific has a new BDM
Lukas Sousa has been appointed as our Business Development Manager. Lukas started his career with us as a Licensed Immigration Adviser.
Mum and Dad visas still on ice
The NZ Government closed the parent residence visa category in October 2016 leaving parents with no pathway to join children in New Zealand.
New Zealand citizenship.
Have you thought about becoming a kiwi? To qualify for citizenship and then a New Zealand passport you need to have been a resident visa holder for past 5 years
Pre-Budget warnings hold true
As expected, there was nothing in the budget on new immigration policies. Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway confirmed in a TV pre-Budget interview .
Skills shortage bite
Unemployment is at its lowest level since December 2008 and you’re finding it hard to get skilled workers. A promising overseas migrant shows in your CV pile.
Tips for Employers
Keep employee records tight – best practice is to keep a copy of passport and/or visa on personnel files.
Visas harder to get.
Most work visas require a job offer from a New Zealand employer. People holding work visas need to reapply at least 2 months before their current visa expires.
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