Immigration NZ News
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Skilled Migrant Category – Ready, Set………Go?
Signals keep growing stronger that an announcement can be expected in the near future to reopen the Skilled Migrant category. Here is what we know so far.
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.
Immigration – more compliance for business
Immigration has joined the growing list of compliance requirements for business. It now sits right alongside health and safety, employment law, tax and ACC.
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.
Some relief for employers to maintain workforce
The government has moved the introduction of the new employer accreditation process across to mid-2022. At the same time, the Minister of Immigration announced.
Offshore recruitment still possible
Employers need skilled workers but where are they? Unemployment remains at a record low. Australian employers are starting to poach local talent.
Migrant workforce want to be residents
Business is facing massive skill shortages across most industries. The closed border is forcing employers to find staff locally but so many skills are simply...
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.
Median wage increase confirmed
The government has now confirmed the median wage will increase to $27 per hour from Monday, 19 July 2021. This impacts Work Visa (Essential Skills).
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...
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