More Border Exemptions – But No MIQ Spots
Border exemptions for some skilled workers seems like a quick fix, but with no clear plan, it could be a disaster. Read immigration lawyer Aaron Martin’s opinion on the latest announcement from INZ.
INZ Website Crashes Causing Delays to Visa Applications
RealMe, Immigration New Zealand’s online application portal crashed as soon as it opened. Inability to access the system affects migrants applying for the new one-off residency visa, especially those on temporary visas.
Offshore Temporary Entry Embargo Extended
Immigration lawyer Aaron Martin gives his opinion on the recent announcement that temporary visas will continue to be suspended until August 2022.
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.
Anything Is Simple When You Ignore the Details
The 2021 Resident Visa is good news for many, but those who already have a residence application in progress may be wondering what to do.
What We’ve All Been Waiting for….
To address the COVID-induced labour shortage, INZ plans to fast-track residency for 165,000 eligible migrant workers by December 2022.
NZ primary industry about to lose big
Australia was already a more attractive destination than NZ for migrant workers, for a number of reasons. The new agriculture visa adds another big one to the pile.
Modified isolation is great news, but who will foot the bill?
The NZ government announces plans to trial modified isolation instead of MIQ but has yet to say who will pay to quarantine incoming offshore workers.
Is Popular Opinion Driving Immigration Policies?
INZ is extending work visas for onshore migrants and making it easier for those already working to continue to do so. But is it enough? Not nearly. The New Zealand economy is still being hamstrung by its closed border and lack of access to needed skills.
