In mid-2022, INZ will introduce new labour market test rules for migrant workers. New changes to this process may reduce delays in the short term, but it’s employers who will bear the brunt of responsibility.
A recent government announcement has outlined new changes to streamline the Accredited Employer Work Visa, including new dates for implementation.
The government has just announced the approval of spaces for 100 critical workers to enter under a special immigration arrangement.
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.
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.
At the recent committee hearing, Immigration New Zealand was quick to give excuses for why visa processing has been so slow, but many of them appear suspect. Immigration lawyer Aaron Martin weighs up the evidence and gives his take.
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.
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.
The government has just announced a two month automatic visitor visa extension for most visitor visa holders.
