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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).
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.
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.
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.
Visa applications can still be lodged

Visa applications can still be lodged

Immigration NZ is not fully back to work but some Immigration Officers are working remotely. The only visa applications being processed right now are...
Planning to be a skilled migrant or bring mum and dad to NZ?

Planning to be a skilled migrant or bring mum and dad to NZ?

Skilled migrants - the clock is ticking. If you have been considering applying for residence to secure a future in New Zealand then now is the time to lodge.
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...
Get the latest immigration news on social media

Get the latest immigration news on social media

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Immigration remains open for business

Immigration remains open for business

While New Zealand is living under lockdown Malcolm Pacific Immigration are still providing immigration advice and lodging visa applications for our clients.
New Zealand now in historic lock down

New Zealand now in historic lock down

This is day one of our nation closing for the next 4 weeks (or longer). All Kiwis and visitors must stay at home and only go out for food shopping...
Temporary border closure – useful information

Temporary border closure – useful information

New Zealand closed the border to most travellers at 23.59 on Thursday, 19 March 2020. Who can still enter New Zealand? The following people can still travel...
Governments latest response to COVID–19

Governments latest response to COVID–19

By the time you read this the New Zealand government’s new border restrictions have taken effect. From 1am Monday, 16 March 2020 everyone arriving in NZ...

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