18 Nov 2022 – Prioritization of ’21 Resident visa applications

Immigration NZ has just announced that they will be offering prioritization of 2021 resident visa processing where the applicants are separated from their offshore partners and/or dependent children.   Criteria for prioritisation: your 2021 resident visa must be...

13 October 2022 – Skilled Migrant residence category reopens

Get in fast to apply with only 160 points. After a 2-year break, the first skilled migrant EOI selection is happening on 9 November 2022, with the second on 18 January, and thereafter on the third Wednesday of every following month. Am I eligible?  Get in contact with...

9 Sept 2022 – More Working Holiday places available

INZ has made more Working Holiday places available Nineteen countries whose capped working holiday schemes had already been filled and closed are being re-opened over the next month, and there will be more places available. Country Re-opening date Extra places to be...

9 Sept 2022 – Significant changes to Post-study work visa rules

INZ has just announced some significant changes to the rules around post-study work visas. The changes apply to anyone who has applied for a student visa after 11 May 2022. The changes make it more difficult to obtain a post-study work visa. The conditions and...

4 July 2022 – Labour market and Immigration system challenges

It is no secret that the New Zealand labour market is facing unprecedented skills shortages across a broad range of industries. The usual influx of working holiday visa holders has not yet materialized, and there is increasing economic commentary that many young New...

01 July 2022 – Immigration NZ fees to increase from 31st of July

Immigration NZ yesterday announced an increase to their fees across the board to coincide with the borders opening on 31 July 2022. The average fee increase is $81 with resident visa fees increasing the most. Some of the main fee changes are listed below.  ...

31 May 2022 – New Pathways to Residence for Dairy Farmers

INZ announced on the 11th of May that the border will re-open at the end of July 2022.                                    A few additional changes were announced, including a healthy dose of positive news for Dairy Farmers. Work to Residence Pathway for Dairy Farmers...