Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
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.
More changes to visa rules in October
In July 2020 the government changed the rules around how work visa applications are assessed based on the rate of pay. Those paid above the medium wage can...
Important travel warning
If you or your any staff are travelling on business (as unlikely as this may seem), or you are bringing people to New Zealand here are some key points...
Do you have Filipinos in your workforce?
Let your team know Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting a webinar next month to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in NZ.
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.
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.
Tips for Employers
Not an accredited employer? In July 2021 accreditation becomes mandatory. Apply now. Keep good employee records (including time and wages).
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...
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...
Visa rules changed
Essential Skills Visa applications are now assessed based on the pay rate offered in the employment agreement.
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.
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