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INZ introduces 'maximum continuous stay' - longer durations for AEWVs for up to 5 years

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...

Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa and Further MEPV Details

THI

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa and Further MEPV Details

Introduction: Changes have recently been implemented to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) to enhance support for...

Changes to 90-day trial periods on AEWV & AEWV labour hire (triangular) employment threshold workers

THI

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Changes to 90-day trial periods on AEWV & AEWV labour hire (triangular) employment threshold workers

Effective from October 29, there are important changes to the employment rules for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) in New Zealand....

Skilled Migrant Category reopens on 9 October 2023

THI

Oct 2, 20232 min read

Skilled Migrant Category reopens on 9 October 2023

From 9 October 2023, there will be changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. Under the new system, applicants will need six...

Work to residence visas opening from 29 Sep 23

THI

Sep 26, 20232 min read

Work to residence visas opening from 29 Sep 23

On 29 September 2023, the Green List and sector agreements work to residence visas will open for residence visa applications. This means...

Steps taken to address Migrant Exploitation

THI

Sep 20, 20232 min read

Steps taken to address Migrant Exploitation

Support package for Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa holders Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa (MEPV) holders may be eligible...

Changes to the Interim Visas for Partners

THI

Aug 23, 20231 min read

Changes to the Interim Visas for Partners

Changes have been made to Interim Visa conditions to reflect the new partnership-based work visa instructions that took effect in May...

THI

Aug 14, 20232 min read

AEWV durations extended

From 27 November 2023, there will be a maximum continuous stay period that will apply to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)...

Acceptable Standard of Health (ASH) - What does this mean?

THI

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Acceptable Standard of Health (ASH) - What does this mean?

When assessing whether a visa applicant has an acceptable standard of health (ASH) Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is required to determine...

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa & Accredited Employer Work Visa changes

THI

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa & Accredited Employer Work Visa changes

From 9 October 2023, the current settings of the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will be replaced with a simplified points system...

Changes to Partner of a Worker Work Visa

THI

May 17, 20232 min read

Changes to Partner of a Worker Work Visa

Work conditions for partners of migrant workers People who successfully apply for a Partner of a Worker Work Visa on or after 31 May 2023...

Transport sector agreement & Green List changes confirmed

THI

Apr 26, 20233 min read

Transport sector agreement & Green List changes confirmed

Transport sector agreement details confirmed The Minister of Immigration and Transport has confirmed further details of the transport...

New health roles added to the Green List

THI

Apr 11, 20232 min read

New health roles added to the Green List

The Government has added 32 new health sector roles to the Green List and will move all Green List health roles to the Straight to...

Recovery Visas - The new specific purpose work visa category

THI

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Recovery Visas - The new specific purpose work visa category

The Recovery Visa allows employers to sponsor experts such as engineers, technicians, and insurance assessors to come to New Zealand....

Changes for partners of work visa holders & visas for family violence victims

THI

Feb 28, 20233 min read

Changes for partners of work visa holders & visas for family violence victims

Partner work rights changes under the Immigration Rebalance Immigration Rebalance policies encourage employers to use the New Zealand...

Median wage increases. The new median wage will apply from 27 Feb 2023

THI

Feb 23, 20232 min read

Median wage increases. The new median wage will apply from 27 Feb 2023

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and other New Zealand visa schemes use wage thresholds indexed to the median wage. This means...

Next Parent Category Selection on 14 February 2023

THI

Feb 14, 20231 min read

Next Parent Category Selection on 14 February 2023

The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 14 February 2023. Increase in...

Major immigration changes announced - Green List expanded, Accreditation, PSWV & CPVV changes

THI

Dec 13, 20223 min read

Major immigration changes announced - Green List expanded, Accreditation, PSWV & CPVV changes

Immigration Minister Hon Michael Wood has announced measures to attract more high-skilled workers to New Zealand including: additional...

Changing the work visa conditions or applying for a Job Change

THI

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Changing the work visa conditions or applying for a Job Change

If your work visa comes with conditions you can apply to change: the employer you work for the job you are doing the location you are...

Partnership work visas for most partners of temporary migrant workers getting axed in Dec 2022

THI

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Partnership work visas for most partners of temporary migrant workers getting axed in Dec 2022

The Government is rebalancing the immigration system to support its plan for a higher-productivity, higher-wage economy, as it moves to...