Immigration NZ News
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Immigration NZ an online world
Two issues to be aware of here: 1. It’s peak processing time for visas from now until end of March 2019. Making a visa application is going to take longer.
NZ pushing international students to regions for work
International students face new post-study work rules from November 2018. The Government says the changes will: Match students with in-demand skills for NZ.
NZ moves further to e-visas
New Zealand has moved further towards a completely electronic (e-visas) visa system. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) stopped stamping passports with visas.
Green light for Mum and Dad visas may soon be switched on.
New Zealand borders were closed to parents of New Zealand residents in 2016 leaving large numbers waiting patiently in a queue.
Visas harder to get.
Most work visas require a job offer from a New Zealand employer. People holding work visas need to reapply at least 2 months before their current visa expires.
New Zealand citizenship.
Have you thought about becoming a kiwi? To qualify for citizenship and then a New Zealand passport you need to have been a resident visa holder for past 5 years
Mum and Dad visas still on ice
The NZ Government closed the parent residence visa category in October 2016 leaving parents with no pathway to join children in New Zealand.
Immigration advice
Make sure you deal with professional advisers and that they are licensed immigration advisers (or exempt). Immigration is a tricky field.
Home buying rules to change.
Rules for anyone from overseas buying a home or residential land in New Zealand are being changed.
160 points impossible?
Applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) seems almost impossible with the pass mark sitting at 160 points. There are no signs.
NZ Investor Visa Requirements for Residency Copy
Ranked as one of the top countries for doing business, NZ is an attractive destination for investors. Find out the requirements of the NZ Investor Visa here.
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