Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Lockdown – your immigration checklist
New Zealand is back at Level 4 lockdown. Most people are at home. While you have time on your hands now is the perfect opportunity to get you and your family.
Visa rule changes create confusion
The government has made a last-minute change to the planned roll out of a new employer accreditation process by deferring its introduction until mid-2022.
Visa news in brief
Selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the Parent category are expected to reopen soon as confirmed by the Minister of Immigration.
Is the Skilled Migrant category about to reopen?
The Minister of Immigration wrote to our CEO at the end of June confirming he has made decisions about resuming the selection of Expressions of Interests (EOI).
Median wage increase on 19 July 2021
We reported last month the government was set to increase the median wage from $25.50 per hour to $27 per hour. The increase is now confirmed to take effect.
Keeping you updated - visa headlines
The Beijing branch of Immigration NZ closes on 31/08/2021. All visa applications now processed in New Zealand. Working Holiday Visas & Supplementary Seasonal...
Immigration reset – are you affected?
Last month the government delivered a speech in Parliament announcing plans to reset the way immigration is managed. Clearly, a signal for change.
When will the border reopen?
Not anytime soon is the short answer. The Prime Minster recently said that her government is considering allowing people who are fully vaccinated to enter.
Skilled Migrants – a decision by government is long overdue
The number of Expressions of Interest (EOI) sitting in the Skilled Migrant pool has grown to more than 9,000 (estimated at 20,000+ people).
New visa application process
From 1 November 2021 employers must be accredited before they can employ migrant workers. This will impact anyone in New Zealand holding a work visa.
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.
Visas and COVID-19
The government signalled they expect New Zealand’s border to remain closed for all of 2021. Plans are underway for a “travel bubble” (quarantine free travel).
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