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Straight to Residence or Residence from Work – what’s the difference?

Straight to Residence or Residence from Work – what’s the difference?

Apply from overseas and skip applying for a work visa, if you're eligible for a Straight to Residence visa.
Parents – what’s happening?

Parents – what’s happening?

Many migrants are anxious to be reunited with parents. The parent residence category causes frustration and the new Parent Temporary visa is on the to do list.
Major changes to work visa rules start from today

Major changes to work visa rules start from today

Major changes to work visa rules start from today
What’s happening at the border?

What’s happening at the border?

Airports are busy places and not everyone has the same experience as New Zealand passport holders.
Skilled Residence policy changes will impact some people

Skilled Residence policy changes will impact some people

Skilled Residence policy changes will impact some people
Avoid these Visa Traps

Avoid these Visa Traps

A lot can go wrong in a visa application - read our tips to avoid expensive mistakes!
Median Wage Set to Rise

Median Wage Set to Rise

Median wage increases on 28 February 2024 - residence categories impacted
Work Visa Changes are Coming

Work Visa Changes are Coming

Record migration numbers - changes to work visa policy are on the horizon
Getting applications right - avoid delays or worse

Getting applications right - avoid delays or worse

When a visa application is not submitted with the correct or sufficient evidence at lodgement, this may lead to delays or even failure.
Median wage rise paused, but…

Median wage rise paused, but…

The February 2024 increase to the median wage for AEWV applications has been paused. A report into AEWV is due out next month. Apply for extensions now!
Permanent Resident Visa applications

Permanent Resident Visa applications

Two years after the issue of the first Resident Visa a person and/or family may apply for a Permanent Resident Visa provided they have met certain conditions.
Residence vs NZ Citizenship

Residence vs NZ Citizenship

When someone becomes a resident they are entitled to live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely. With New Zealand Citizenship there are more benefits.

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