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THI
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Navigating Work to Residence for Truck Drivers: Immigration New Zealand’s New Exception Policy
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently introduced measures to address challenges faced by Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)...
THI
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Significant Reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa
The New Zealand Government has announced major reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program. These changes, effective from...
THI
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Broader Eligibility for Post-Study Work Visas
From 18 November 2024 , the eligibility criteria for New Zealand’s Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) have been expanded to benefit a broader...
THI
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Open Work Rights for Partners of Migrant Workers
Open work rights will be available to more partners of migrant workers from 2 December 2024. The New Zealand Government is introducing...
THI
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Extended Visa Duration for Partners of NZ Citizens and Residents
The New Zealand Government has announced an important change for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence visa holders. Starting...
THI
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Coming to New Zealand to study - Apply early
INZ is getting ready for the summer processing peak period for student visa applications, which begins in October each year. Since...
THI
Sep 2, 20241 min read
Coming to NZ for Christmas - Apply early
If you are applying for a visitor visa, Immigration New Zealand encourages you to submit applications early with all the required...
THI
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Skills requirements eased, Part-time work rights for school leavers & INZ's warning for Triangular Employers
Skills requirement easing for some Roles and Occupations The government is implementing temporary exemptions to the skills requirements...
Bakul Gupta
Aug 22, 20240 min read
THI
Aug 20, 20241 min read
INZ's new guidance for advertising for roles based in multiple locations or requiring travel
Immigration New Zealand has new guidance on advertising roles either based in multiple locations or requiring travel. Employers need to...
THI
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Immigration New Zealand updates Visitor Visa durations
Immigration New Zealand has recently updated its guidance on visitor visa durations to make the process clearer and more consistent....
THI
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Work rights now available for more partners of students
The Government has expanded eligibility for work visas for partners of some students studying towards a Green List occupation. This is in...
THI
May 20, 20241 min read
Secondary School Teachers (incl overseas) now on Straight to Residence Pathway
From this month secondary school teachers including eligible overseas secondary school teachers are on the Straight to Residence pathway...
THI
May 8, 20243 min read
Employers - Renew your Employer Accreditation
Your first accreditation will be valid for 12 months. After 12 months, you can renew your accreditation or it will expire. When you renew...
THI
May 6, 202410 min read
INZ Webinar - AEWV Changes, Q & A session for Immigration Professionals
Why are only those who applied for a visa between 21 June 2023 and 7 April 2024 eligible for a five-year AEWV? The Government has decided...
THI
Apr 8, 20245 min read
Accredited Employer Work Visa Changes Announced
What is changing for people with an AEWV? If you applied for your first AEWV before 21 June 2023 and are in an ANZSCO level 4 and 5 job...
THI
Apr 8, 20242 min read
How long can you stay on an AEWV?
Maximum Continuous Stay The maximum continuous stay is the total amount of time you can stay in New Zealand on one or more Accredited...
THI
Feb 29, 20242 min read
More Job Tokens & Median Wage Changes & Exceptions
More job tokens available for AEWV balance applications On 27 November 2023, the maximum length of an Accredited Employer Work Visa...
THI
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Navigating Changes: AEWV median wage increase on hold, Workers Protection Act in motion, & updated labour hire firm standards
Government Halts Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Median Wage Increase Amidst Regulatory Shifts In a notable development, the...
THI
Nov 27, 20233 min read
INZ introduces 'maximum continuous stay' - longer durations for AEWVs for up to 5 years
From today, Immigration New Zealand is making positive changes to the AEWV. They're introducing a 'maximum continuous stay' for everyone...
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