From 02 October 2020. The process for obtaining a Skills Match Report for the purposes of the Essential Skills Work Visa was changed to make it easier for employers to tell if New Zealanders are available for the work on offer. As per recent policy changes around...
Work to Residence Visas: Changes effective from 28 September 2020, holders of a Work to Residence Visas who have a Residence Application in under the same category will now be able to be granted a subsequent Work To Residence Visa while their Residence Visa...
The Minister for Immigration, Kris Faafoi has announced changes to its immigration instructions for employers wanting to request a border exception for their workers under the “other critical worker” category. The key change has been to the wording...
In a welcome move by the Minister for Immigration Mr Kris Faafoi, there have been changes made to the Border exemptions with partners of New Zealanders from visa-waiver countries being the major beneficiaries. This will be very welcome news for New Zealanders...
An interview is used as part of any assessment of partnership-based work, visitor or residence visas. Immigration New Zealand may request that you and your partner either have an interview over the phone or have an interview in person. ...
Entry Exemptions The story on 13 July 2020 of Sergeant Matthew Moore and the rejection of his border entry exemption by Immigration New Zealand highlights the difficulties visa holders and people who under ordinary circumstances would be automatically entitled to a...
