Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Holiday Greetings
Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close from the end of business Friday 20 December 2019 and reopen on Monday 6 January 2020.
Visa rules get shake up
The Minister of Immigration has just announced the changes to visa policy that we signaled were on the way. These new rules will roll out progressively.
Visa policy changes for Workers
We signaled earlier the government plans to change the rules around work visas and make the process more employer driven (mandatory employer accreditation).
Skilled migrant residence applications – getting it right
Getting an application right for a skilled migrant can make the difference between success and a whole lot of heartache – not to mention a cost.
Mum and Dad may have to wait until 2021
In October 2016 the previous government put a hold on the issuing of parent residence visa applications. The moratorium was meant to last 2 years.
Beating the visa delays
Delays to visa processing have been hitting the news throughout this year. The problem has become visible through some dramatic examples promoted by the media.
Why not become a citizen?
You have lived here for five years – at least eight months in each of those years. Your accent mightn’t be pure “Nu Zilind mate”.
New levies to affect overseas visitors
Overseas friends and family visiting New Zealand will have a new entry hurdle to jump from October 1 this year. Currently 60 countries are on a list.
Make sure you transfer the visa
If anyone has changed their mobile phone recently, they will know inevitably some data slips through the cracks. It can be frustrating!
Common errors in preparing work visa applications
A staggering 70% of work visa applications are not complete when lodged. This causes long delays in processing. Watch our video on the 5 most common mistakes.
Visa rules set to change
The government is proposing radical changes to job driven visa policy that currently allows migrant workers to come here to fill skill shortages.
Visa processing slowing
Queues for most visas are growing and the system is groaning under the weight of more applications arriving than were forecast. There is no immediate solution.
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