Nov 18, 2022 | News
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...
Oct 13, 2022 | News
After a very long time in limbo, applicants with parent category Expressions of Interest in the pool can now look ahead to a future in New Zealand. The reopening of the parent category EOI selection pool on 14 November 2022 for EOIs submitted before 12 October 2022 is...
Oct 12, 2022 | News
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...
Oct 10, 2022 | News
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Sep 8, 2022 | News
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...
Sep 8, 2022 | News
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...
Aug 26, 2022 | News
This week Immigration New Zealand announced changes to Working Holiday Scheme Visas to help increase access to working holidaymakers already in NZ, and those looking to travel here. To help employers fill skills gaps, they have announced 3...
Jul 27, 2022 | News
Immigration New Zealand has just provided details of the three new residence pathways for people working in roles on Tier 1 and Tier 2 Green Lists, and those earning at least twice the median wage. There are three sub-categories: Green List, Straight to Residence...
Jul 4, 2022 | News
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...
Jun 30, 2022 | News
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. ...
Jun 12, 2022 | News
What are the 2021 Resident Visa hold-ups? It is becoming evident that Immigration NZ’s automated system appears to be stalling. Many people are stuck in the early stages while others, mostly single applicants, are lucky enough to have already been granted their new...
May 30, 2022 | News
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...