Immigration NZ News
We produce regular newsletters featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
Median wage increase on hold
The median wage is a key tool used by Immigration NZ to assess essential skills work visa applications and the Skilled Migrant residence category.
Last minute reprieve for onshore visitors
Around 12,500 people remain in New Zealand holding visitor visas after the border closed last year. Many are elderly parents visiting children.
Free webinar for your Filipino workers
Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting another webinar to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in New Zealand.
Click, pay, pack the bag and travel – is it still that easy?
Remember how simple flying to anywhere in the world was before we heard of COVID-19? Those days are over for the foreseeable future.
Visa changes roll out in 2021
For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year. Highlights are: The median wage was reported to increase in November to $27.
What will 2021 deliver?
The government has some big decisions to make next year. It remains to be seen what their priorities or timelines are but here is our list of problems.
When will the border reopen?
The Prime Minister has said New Zealand will need to reach a certain level of herd immunity before border restrictions are significantly changed.
Skilled Migrant category update
Immigration NZ is now processing residence applications in the non-priority queue that were lodged in May 2019. In the priority queue applications are going...
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
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
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?
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.
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