Government imposed increases to the wage threshold for NZ work visas come into full effect on Nov 26 2018. We have all the information you need here.
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Updates on the current situation of NZ immigration policies, practices and visa changes
On November 5th 2018 IMNZ will be increasing the cost of the temporary work visa in NZ by up to 50%, we break down the cost increases and how it will affect migrants.
It has been announced that this coming November, changes will be made to the conditions of the post study work visa – the Employer Assisted Work Visa. We discuss these changes and the benefits for both migrant graduates and Kiwi employers.
The interim visa criteria changed on August 27th, fixing a major flaw in the process that had previously resulted in many people illegally overstaying in New Zealand, despite legitimately trying to follow the law. We discuss the implications for migrants.
On the 27th of June the Government announced it is revising the KiwiBuild visa scheme and changing immigration settings to try to address New Zealand’s shortage in construction workers. But will these changes address the issues?
The NZ Government has scrapped its KiwiBuild Visa plan in favour of wider proposed changes to immigration settings to fix a worker gap in construction. We cover the changes to immigration settings, in a nutshell.
Employers hiring migrants have been making headlines lately for breaching employer rights and basic immigration and employment law. Leading immigration lawyer Aaron Martin and solicitor Eleanor Gregan discuss the most common mistakes made by migrant employers and how to avoid them.
Principle lawyer at NZIL Aaron Martin, weighs in on the recent comments in the media from Michael Woodhouse about a suggested amnesty for illegal construction workers.
Property developers Fu Wah have made news lately for moves to recruit workers from China. The Opposition are trying to paint this as the Government making a “u-turn” on their immigration policy. Aaron, in agreement with Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway questions: what is all the fuss about?
Leading Auckland immigration lawyer Aaron Martin knows from extensive experience with clients exactly where the frustrations and incompetencies of the New Zealand immigration current process lie. He has some suggestions for the new Government about where its focus should be when it comes to immigration.
On the 26th of November, the MBIE updated the Skilled Migrant Category visa and changed the remuneration (payment) threshold that will meet the eligible criteria for migrants. How do these changes affect you? Read here to find out.
Aaron Martin, Principal Lawyer at New Zealand Immigration Law addresses a letter to the Government about the current state of immigration in NZ.
