New Zealand Immigration Law Immigration News

As part of the government’s Immigration Rebalance strategy, plans are underway to replace the investor 1 visa, which requires a $10 million investment over three years and the investor 2 – $3 million over four years.

Immigration lawyer Aaron Martin explains why NZ businesses are suffering a shortage of both skills and labour – and why immigration policies fall well short of addressing the issue.

Our labour market is tight and is only going to get worse.

A recent government announcement has outlined new changes to streamline the Accredited Employer Work Visa, including new dates for implementation.

The government is beginning a back down on border restrictions due to public pressure for life to return to normality. Hence their rather hastily created plan for the border to re-open.

INZ is going AI. Find out what this could mean for how long applications take – and how they will be lodged, processed, and appealed.

Don’t miss important immigration announcements from INZ, the media, and our blog. In our monthly recap, we summarise the immigration news you need to know for October 2020.

On Tuesday 17 September the Government announced significant changes to work visas in New Zealand. Aaron Martin, Principal Lawyer at New Zealand Immigration Law, weighs in on the impact the Talent Skill visa changes will have for employers.

As of 1st of October 2019, the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority will come into full effect. This means that all travellers who require an NZeTA and attempt to travel to or transit via New Zealand without one will be denied boarding.

New Zealand news has recently reported that Legatum Institute, a London based research institute, has voted New Zealand the happiest and most prosperous country in its 10th annual global Prosperity Index. Read more here.