NZ Work Visa Update: The New Rules
New Zealand is seeking to re-open its borders over Q1 and 2 of 2022. Demand for overseas workers will be significant.
Accredited Employer Visa reform leaves more questions than answers
Immigration New Zealand claims the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme is going to solve all our skills and infrastructure problems, but lawyer Aaron Martin is sceptical – and you should be too.
Trans-Tasman bubble offers employers an unexpected silver lining
Now that the gateway to Australia is set to open, employers will be able to invite work visa holders from across the ditch. Principle lawyer Aaron Martin explains the opportunites.
ERA decision against Restaurant Brands blow for migrant workers
a recent decision by the ERA shows an appalling lack of understanding of immigration processes. All employers are well aware that the work visa holder’s job security depends on being granted another visa when their current work visa expires. We highlight the issues that this could create.
Visa changes allow onshore migrants to fill labour shortages
Just in time for Christmas, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi announces changes that will bring some relief to both migrant workers whose visas are about to expire and the employers who rely on them. Get the full details in our last blog for 2020.
Hiring a migrant worker in 2020
Since border closure in March 2020, there have been some big changes to the rules around hiring migrant workers. In our latest blog post, we go over the impact these changes have on New Zealand employers and give our advice on how to navigate the process of hiring a migrant worker.
No more confusing PPI letters
Horticulturist Mandeep came to NZIL after becoming frustrated with the burden of proof required by Immigration New Zealand post-COVID. Aaron and the team took care of everything and took his worries away. They can do the same for you.
Work visa changes July 2020 explained
Significant changes to immigration rules around work visas were announced in July changes have supposedly been set up to “preserve and prioritise future job opportunities for New Zealanders” but in actual fact, they are very short-sighted – to the detriment of New Zealand’s industries, migra
How to get a New Zealand work visa
Interested in applying for a NZ Visa for work? We’ve made this checklist for you as an overview of the process of applying for a skilled migrant visa.
