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When it comes to immigration, we are thought leaders and we love to share our expertise and knowledge. Check out our articles, opinion pieces, and recorded webinars. Keep informed with immigration changes as they happen.

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NZ’s new online PRV application system starts Jan 2024. Digital submissions simplify process; some PRVs still paper-based.
This article explains New Zealand’s Straight to Residence and Work to Residence Visas for individuals with Green List occupations. Both require specific roles, qualifications, income or registration with the latter
From 27 Nov 2023, NZ’s AEWV program changes include a new ‘maximum stay’ and extended visa lengths, affecting application and extension processes.

From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

Applications for a job check are now open to accredited New Zealand employers as part of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) which commences 4 July 2022.

From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.

Andrew Giles was appointed Australia's new Minister of Immigration on the 1st of June 2022. Giles plans to work hard to deliver a fairer future for our community and for Australia.

The Australian Government has announced that the stay period on the Sub Class 485 Graduate work stream visa will be increased from 18 months to 24 months.

From 7 June 2022, Immigration NZ is adding 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Countries List. Included in the added countries are Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu as they now meet the requirements.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will restart processing on-hand visa applications for offshore partners and dependents of work and student visa holders from 31 May 2022.

Jamie Lingham, our founder and Global Immigration Leader of Absolute Immigration provides the hospitality sector with an outline of what the new Labour Agreement entails and how to utilise it.

Applications are now open for employer accreditation under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

The Victorian Hotels industry celebrated the state’s best people and venues at the 2022 AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence. Absolute Immigration were delighted to sponsor the 'Outstanding Achievement in Training' award – find out more.

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Points Test Reform
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
Temporary Graduate Visa
The Australian Government has announced significant updates for the Temporary Graduate visa program, effective from 1 July 2024, as outlined in its Migration Strategy. These updates will affect various visa
Permanent Residency
The New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, effective since April 7, 2024.

Adverse information

Every sponsorship or nomination application requires you to make known any adverse information that may impact your application.

The government has finally announced confirmation with regard to 457/482 visa holders in Australia who have been impacted by a COVID employment change and their eligibility to meet

Life without borders

Did you find the love of your life in Australia? Or the job of your dreams? Why did you decide to move here? Do you love Australia and want to find a way to stay permanently? Or do you know someone who wants to make Australia their home?

If you are seeking an opportunity to integrate both your commercial and lifestyle interests, Australia or New Zealand could be right for you. They both offer an attractive balance between investment opportunities, expansive lifestyle and recreation choices in landscapes unique to both countries.

Team health and wellbeing

Absolute Immigration have been announced as the winners of the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year Award, in the Employee Engagement Category for the 2020 TEMI Global Workforce Management Awards. We are so excited and proud of how our team has come together and supported each other throughout the global pandemic going on right now.

New ETA App launched

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a new Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) App for holders of passports from the countries below: Brunei - Darussalam

The South Australia State Government has officially announced that BIIP is now open to accept applications for the Significant Investor visa (188C) prior to completion of Intention to Apply.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be acquiring data from the Department of Home affairs for the financial years of 2020-21 to 2022-23. This protocol consolidates the

In the last few days, we’ve seen some loosening of the coronavirus restrictions, and although international borders remain closed with no set date of re-opening,

There has been some confusion about the change in requirements for the manner in which Labour Market Testing (LMT) is undertaken. Due to conflicting information between the Ministerial Instrument

The Federal Government has made its budget announcement and with Australia’s net overseas migration* forecast to see a loss of 72,000 people for 2020-21, it’s no surprise that there a number of

From late September sponsors will be able to advise The Department of Home Affairs of temporary changes to employment arrangements for 457, TSS & SESR visa holders

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Points Test Reform
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
Temporary Graduate Visa
The Australian Government has announced significant updates for the Temporary Graduate visa program, effective from 1 July 2024, as outlined in its Migration Strategy. These updates will affect various visa

The New Zealand Government has announced some changes to Temporary Work visas that will modify how businesses employ foreign workers. The developments include the introduction of a new employer accreditation, a single temporary work visa, and a new employer-led system.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

The New Zealand Government has announced the introduction of border exceptions for families of some temporary visa holders. From 30 April 2021, partners and children, who are currently outside New Zealand, may be eligible to travel to the country under this border exception.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

There are a number of economic reasons why investing in New Zealand is a great decision, and we’ve listed the top 5 for you here:

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

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Points Test Reform
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
Temporary Graduate Visa
The Australian Government has announced significant updates for the Temporary Graduate visa program, effective from 1 July 2024, as outlined in its Migration Strategy. These updates will affect various visa
Permanent Residency
The New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, effective since April 7, 2024.
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Points Test Reform
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
Temporary Graduate Visa
The Australian Government has announced significant updates for the Temporary Graduate visa program, effective from 1 July 2024, as outlined in its Migration Strategy. These updates will affect various visa
Permanent Residency
The New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, effective since April 7, 2024.
IECSEP
The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in
The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.
Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.
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Points Test Reform
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
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