New Zealand’s immigration laws are changing all the time, especially now, adding complexity to an-already complicated system. In our immigration law blog, we not only share news as it breaks but help you make sense of it.
The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa was finally reopened by the government last week, but there is one glaring omission from the new rules, with the disappearance of the preliminary qualification assessment conducted by NZQA.
The Government announced two major changes to the immigration system on the 13th of October, the parent visa category was reopened, and the skilled migrant visa category which is known as the points system. Both have been on hold because of Covid.
On Wednesday, the Government announced that the Parent Resident Visa category was finally being reopened.
The good news is that we now have a way forward for the thousands of families hoping to be reunited with their parents.
The Skilled Migrant Visa was finally reopened by the government on Wednesday, which is a welcome relief for the thousands of migrants who have submitted an Expression of Interest, and their employers, who have been hoping to keep their staff.
Skilled Migrant Visa reopens: New 6 points details to be announced
The minister for immigration Michael Woods has just announced that the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa would reopen under current settings while consultation was under way and the new 6 point system was set up.
The Parent Category Visa Finally Reopens
Today the immigration minister Michael Woods announced what many migrant families have been waiting years for. Finally, the Parent category visa will reopen.
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.
New requirements for New Zealand’s Post Study Work Visa came into effect on 7 September.
Previously, people holding a Post Study Work Visa were able to work in any role, for any employer, anywhere in New Zealand.
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.
