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Immigration in 2021

Immigration in 2021

Businesses looking to recruit skilled workers from overseas face continued challenges from a closed border. The Covid-19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins has...
Holiday season

Holiday season

Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopen on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our phones will be answered.
Holiday season

Holiday season

Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopen on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our phones will be answered.
Do you hold an employer supported visa?

Do you hold an employer supported visa?

If you do this article will be of interest. First time visa applications for either the Talent or Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL) closed on 31 Oct.
Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay

Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay

Skilled workers will be frustrated by yet another delay by the government preventing them applying for residence. The Minister of Immigration has deferred...
Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay

Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay

Skilled workers will be frustrated by yet another delay by the government preventing them applying for residence. The Minister of Immigration has deferred...
Rules change again!

Rules change again!

In late July 2020, the government changed the rules to the Labour Market test (checking if kiwis are available to fill jobs before a visa is issued).
Top tips

Top tips

While New Zealand’s border remains closed here are reminders. Always keep passports valid. Some countries take 3 months or more to issue a new passport.
The border is closed but you need workers

The border is closed but you need workers

Thinking about recruiting skilled workers from overseas? Be prepared for a complex, frustrating and time consuming process.
Study for anyone onshore with a Visitor Visas gets a bit easier

Study for anyone onshore with a Visitor Visas gets a bit easier

Visitors already in New Zealand can now study for up to 6 months in a calendar year without applying for a student visa. School age children holding a visitor..
Overseas with a NZ Resident Visa due to expire or has already expired?

Overseas with a NZ Resident Visa due to expire or has already expired?

Good news. The Minister of Immigration approved extensions to the travel conditions of Resident Visas for those stuck overseas. There are two groups covered...
More changes to visa rules in October

More changes to visa rules in October

In July 2020 the government changed the rules around how work visa applications are assessed based on the rate of pay. Those paid above the medium wage can...

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