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...
Minister for Immigration the Hon Kris Faafoi has made an announcement regarding temporary visa holders. The big news is: Visitor Visas due to expire by 31 October 2020 will have their visa automatically extended for five months from their date of expiry. For...
More occupations eligible for Skilled Migrant Category On 15 July 2020, the following jobs were added to the list of jobs as exception for the purposes of Skilled Migrant Category residence visas. Aged or disabled carer Bicycle mechanic Driller...