Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
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.
Employer accreditation becomes mandatory
Employers of migrant workers must become accredited from 1 November 2021 before work visa applications can be processed. Most employers are not accredited.
Want hassle free visas for your workers?
The window to become an accredited employer and get migrant workers earning more than $79,560 per annum onto a pathway for residence is fast closing.
Tips for Employers
The border remains closed to all visitors, most international students, and many workers. Ensure job ads are clear that applicants need to be in New Zealand.
Recruiting in 2021?
If you are looking to bring specialist skills from overseas start the conversation now on border exemptions and visas. The process is complex...
Median wage increase on hold
The median wage is a key tool used by Immigration NZ to assess essential skills work visa applications and the Skilled Migrant residence category.
Free webinar for your Filipino workers
Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting another webinar to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in New Zealand.
Visa changes roll out in 2021
For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year. Highlights are: The median wage was reported to increase in November to $27.
Immigration in 2021
Businesses looking to recruit skilled workers from overseas face continued challenges from a closed border. The Covid-19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins has...
Holiday season
Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopen on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our phones will be answered.
Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay
Skilled workers will be frustrated by yet another delay by the government preventing them applying for residence. The Minister of Immigration has deferred...
The border is closed but you need workers
Thinking about recruiting skilled workers from overseas? Be prepared for a complex, frustrating and time consuming process.
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