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Median wage change from 27 February 2023
As planned, the new median wage of NZD $29.66 an hour will be adopted into the immigration system on 27 February 2023.
2021 Resident Visa applications will be prioritised for medical professionals
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has decided to prioritise 2021 Resident Visa (2021RV) applications from Green List medical professionals with the aim to meet the demand for several skilled roles in the health sector.
NZ Immigration changes to the Green List
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Immigration Minister Michael Wood have announced massive changes in the immigration settings allowing nurses, specialist doctors and midwives immediate residency pathways, among a range of few additional measures.
Changing the conditions of NZ work visas
Immigration New Zealand has made important changes to the variation of conditions or rules of some work visas, including the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the Essential Skills Work Visa.
2021 Resident Visa prioritisation
Employers who hire foreign skilled migrants take on responsibilities and obligations under New Zealand’s immigration and labour laws. Getting familiar with your responsibilities is crucial so here are some key points to keep in mind.
NZ employer responsibilities and obligations – everything you need to know
Employers who hire foreign skilled migrants take on responsibilities and obligations under New Zealand’s immigration and labour laws. Getting familiar with your responsibilities is crucial so here are some key points to keep in mind.
NZ’s Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will change from 3 November 2022
From Thursday 3 November 2022 at 8 pm, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing the expression of interest (EOI) form for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa to give people more time to meet the visa requirements.
NZ’s Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC) resumes 9 November
Selections of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC) will resume on 9 November 2022.
NZ’s Parent Resident Visa Category – Expressions of Interest (EOI) to restart
Selections for the Parent Resident Visa Category Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are restarting and the number of visas that can be granted each year has increased from 1,000 to 2,500.
Update – Immigration changes affecting NZ employers of foreign workers
Further to the NZ government announcements re. chef qualification requirements and the affect of the medium wage increase, find out further details for employers.
NZ Immigration changes – employing overseas chefs + median wage threshold
The Government will be removing the qualification requirement for chefs to be hired through an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and for tourism and hospitality businesses, Cabinet has decided to extend the transition towards the full median wage for an additional year from 2023 to 2024.
New Active Investor Plus visa now open
The new Active Investor Plus visa category is now open, replacing the previous Investor 1 and Investor 2 categories which closed in July 2022.