Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Is your business accredited?
If you are already an accredited employer there is a deadline of 31 October 2021 to move staff (paid $79,560 or more per annum) onto Work to Residence visas.
Immigration reset – are you affected?
Last month the government delivered a speech in Parliament announcing plans to reset the way immigration is managed. Clearly, a signal for change.
Immigration reset – what does this mean for business?
In May the government announced plans to change the way immigration is managed. While light on detail of what and when changes may occur, there are some clues..
When will the border reopen?
Not anytime soon is the short answer. The Prime Minster recently said that her government is considering allowing people who are fully vaccinated to enter.
Tips for Employers
Looking for Talent? The travel bubble with Australia means employers can recruit from across the Tasman. However, for applicants who are not Australian...
Skilled Migrants – a decision by government is long overdue
The number of Expressions of Interest (EOI) sitting in the Skilled Migrant pool has grown to more than 9,000 (estimated at 20,000+ people).
New visa application process
From 1 November 2021 employers must be accredited before they can employ migrant workers. This will impact anyone in New Zealand holding a work visa.
Median wage set to increase in July 2021
Immigration NZ uses the median wage to assess Essential Skills Work Visas. The government has decided this will increase from $25.50 per hour to $27.
Median wage set to increase in July 2021
Immigration NZ uses the median wage to assess Essential Skills Work Visas. The government has decided this will increase from $25.50 per hour to $27.
Employer accreditation becomes mandatory
Employers of migrant workers must become accredited from 1 November 2021 before work visa applications can be processed. Most employers are not accredited.
Want hassle free visas for your workers?
The window to become an accredited employer and get migrant workers earning more than $79,560 per annum onto a pathway for residence is fast closing.
Visas and COVID-19
The government signalled they expect New Zealand’s border to remain closed for all of 2021. Plans are underway for a “travel bubble” (quarantine free travel).
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