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New Zealand’s Immigration Overhaul: Key Changes for 2023-2024

As 2023 draws to a close, New Zealand’s immigration landscape is set to undergo significant changes that will affect employers and migrants alike.

Immigration Basic Facts / Opinion / Travelling to New Zealand 03 October 2023
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The Vicious Cycle: Navigating New Zealand’s Partnership Visa Maze

New Zealand’s immigration system is under strain, and nowhere is this more evident than in the handling of partnership visas for residency. Recent updates reveal that the expectation is now set at a staggering 15 months for 90% of these visas to be processed.

Immigration Basic Facts / Opinion 28 September 2023
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The Hidden Pitfall: Why Removing the 90-Day Trial Undermines Accredited Employer Reforms

While the government’s new measures for exploited migrant workers earn applause, a crucial change to the 90-day trial period goes unnoticed. This overlooked adjustment could have far-reaching implications for employers and migrants alike.

Immigration Basic Facts / Opinion 22 September 2023
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UK Working Holiday Scheme changes boon to employers

The government have just announced from that from the 1st of July 2023, UK citizens will have three years to travel and work in New Zealand on the United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa.

Immigration Basic Facts / New Zealand Work Visa / News / Travelling to New Zealand 30 June 2023
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Government announces changes to the Victims of Family Violence visa

The Government has announced a welcome change to the Victims of Family Violence visa requirements that will allow migrant victims of family violence the ability to obtain a new six-month open work visa that is no longer tied to the immigration status of their abusive partner.

Immigration Basic Facts / News / Opinion 02 March 2023
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Government announces an increase to the median wage

On the 11th of October 2022, the government announced two changes relevant to employers who are planning to recruit migrant workers. 

The median wage, currently NZD $27.76 an hour, will increase to NZD $29.66 on 27 February 2023.

Employer accreditation / Employer Information / Immigration Basic Facts 11 October 2022
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Opening NZ’s Borders – The Devil in the Detail

The Government has just announced a five-step plan to reopen New Zealand’s borders, starting on 27 February. It’s great news that will bring a lot of relief to New Zealand citizens stuck overseas.

Immigration Basic Facts / Opinion / Travelling to New Zealand 22 February 2022
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Dependents of 2021 Resident Visa Holders Now Eligible for Tertiary Study

Previously, children of work visa holders who could not acquire residency had to pay international tuition fees for tertiary education. Children of eligible migrants will now be able to study as domestic students whilst their family’s one-off 2021 Resident Visa is being processed.

Immigration Basic Facts / News / Opinion 24 January 2022
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Testing Times Ahead for Employers

In mid-2022, INZ will introduce new labour market test rules for migrant workers. This will affect employers, who will need to become familiar with the new rules before borders open to skilled migrants next year.

Employer Assisted Visa in NZ / Employer Information / Immigration Basic Facts / New Zealand Work Visa / Opinion 30 November 2021
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