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.
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.
New Visa to Protect Exploited Migrants
The Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa (MEPV) from Immigration New Zealand protects migrant workers and their families from exploitative employers. This open visa comes into effect on and after 1 July 2021. Lawyer Aaron Martin explains how it works and who it protects.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
300 overseas qualified teachers will be reaching our shores thanks to a new border exemption announced by New Zealand’s Education Minister Chris Hipkins. NZIL lawyer Aaron Martin discusses the announcement and the shortcomings it highlights.
INZ will issue refunds for 50,000 visa applications
Immigration New Zealand has just announced it will be refunding all fees and levies for visa applications that cannot be processed because of covid restrictions.
This affects around 50,000 temporary visas on hand including visitor, student and work visas.
New MIQ allocations to allow entry for 2400 migrant workers
Thousands of rooms in managed isolation facilities will be available for seasonal workers, skilled migrants, international students, and refugees in the coming months. This will accelerate Covid-19 recovery and fulfil labour shortages in several sectors.
INZ attempts to justify massive visa backlog
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.
The Disappointment Is in the Details
Starting 30 April, the New Zealand government will make exceptions to COVID border restrictions for the families of certain temporary visa holders already in New Zealand. We explain the latest update.
