More Border Exemptions – But No MIQ Spots
Border exemptions for some skilled workers seems like a quick fix, but with no clear plan, it could be a disaster. Read immigration lawyer Aaron Martin’s opinion on the latest announcement from INZ.
Border exemptions for some skilled workers seems like a quick fix, but with no clear plan, it could be a disaster. Read immigration lawyer Aaron Martin’s opinion on the latest announcement from INZ.
RealMe, Immigration New Zealand’s online application portal crashed as soon as it opened. Inability to access the system affects migrants applying for the new one-off residency visa, especially those on temporary visas.
Immigration lawyer Aaron Martin gives his opinion on the recent announcement that temporary visas will continue to be suspended until August 2022.
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.
To address the COVID-induced labour shortage, INZ plans to fast-track residency for 165,000 eligible migrant workers by December 2022.
Australia was already a more attractive destination than NZ for migrant workers, for a number of reasons. The new agriculture visa adds another big one to the pile.
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.
Kids who legally become adults while waiting for family applications to be processed are getting the short end of the stick. Once again, INZ has opted to sit on its hands and do nothing, even though it would be an easy fix.
Faafoi says changes to onshore visas will provide certainty, but the only thing we can be certain of is that the changes will help only a small number for a short time.