Green List nurses still facing barriers
With the recent inclusion of pharmacists, counsellors, and 30 other medical professionals in the Green List Visa fast track to residency pathway, are Immigration New Zealand and the government finally acknowledging they missed the mark in attracting critical healthcare workers?
Green List Visa Roles Updated
The government has again announced several changes to the Green List Visa category, with nurses and midwives finally added to the list of in-demand, high-skill roles that New Zealand desperately needs.
New job site matches migrants with employers
NZIL has recently partnered with a new job search website set up to help migrants achieve their dream of starting a life in New Zealand.
Green List Residency Details Released
The government has just released the Green List residence policy details, including the fees and criteria in more detail.
The Green List is a new list of 85 occupations that qualify for a fast-track to residence or have access to a work to residence pathway.
INZ announce big increase in visa fees
Immigration visa fees and levies are going up significantly for most visa types as of July 31st. The increase also comes just weeks after applications open for the Accredited Employer visas.
The Green List fails to deliver for employers
The new Green List to fast track residency for some occupations fails to impress immigration lawyer Aaron Martin, who says it leaves out key occupations and won’t meet its objective to attract skilled migrants. He explains the problems and how some of them could be fixed.