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Work and Income engagement
Accredited employers must engage directly with Work and Income for most ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 vacancies, improving the integrity of the Labour Market Test.
triangular employment
Triangular employment must involve only three parties to maintain legal clarity and protect workers in New Zealand’s employment relationships.
visa
The summer months are the busiest time for Immigration New Zealand (INZ), with a surge in visa applications from travellers worldwide.

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.

There have been a number of updates in New Zealand this week. In short: for residence class visa applicants, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs has increased and vaccination and mask mandates have changed for entering NZ

We are delighted to announce Arno Nothnagel, our NZ director, has been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment (NZAMI).

The Green List Straight to Residence pathway is now open and migrants employed in a role on the Green List may now qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa.

Following the announcement of sector agreements being introduced, Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides us with a quick summary of what and who.

Find out more about the sector agreements that will be introduced by Immigration New Zealand

Doubling the Working Holiday Visa cap and introducing industry Sector Agreements aims to increase the eligible pool of workers in New Zealand.

This week Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, recorded a further video update to the AEWV job check and the issues of incorrect job check applications.

Immigration NZ have been analysing AEWV applications and have developed resources to ensure applications are processed smoothly.

New Zealand's borders are now open and the war for talent continues. Find out some ways to stand out from the crowd and attract foreign workers to your business.

Arno Nothnagel recorded a quick 4 minute video to give our NZ employers more information around the Job Check requirement as part of AEWV.

We provide you with a summary of key changes and dates because at 11.59 pm on 31 July, the final steps of the Reconnecting strategy will be reached

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The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.
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Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.
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From 26 May 2025, New Zealand will no longer require certified translations for visitor visa applications, bringing its policy in line with Australia
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Social images lisa 17
The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.
Social images lisa 1
Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.
Social images lisa 7
From 26 May 2025, New Zealand will no longer require certified translations for visitor visa applications, bringing its policy in line with Australia
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Social images lisa 17
The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
job check
A detailed guide on the Job Check process for New Zealand’s AEWV, covering essential requirements and steps for employers.
faster processing of New Zealand’s skilled residence visas
New Zealand’s skilled residence visa application with all the required evidence will result in a faster process than submitting an incomplete application.
Visa fees
Visa fees for various categories will increase from 1 October 2024, impacting residence, work, and visitor visas. Learn more about these changes.

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.

There have been a number of updates in New Zealand this week. In short: for residence class visa applicants, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs has increased and vaccination and mask mandates have changed for entering NZ

We are delighted to announce Arno Nothnagel, our NZ director, has been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment (NZAMI).

The Green List Straight to Residence pathway is now open and migrants employed in a role on the Green List may now qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa.

Following the announcement of sector agreements being introduced, Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides us with a quick summary of what and who.

Find out more about the sector agreements that will be introduced by Immigration New Zealand

Doubling the Working Holiday Visa cap and introducing industry Sector Agreements aims to increase the eligible pool of workers in New Zealand.

This week Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, recorded a further video update to the AEWV job check and the issues of incorrect job check applications.

Immigration NZ have been analysing AEWV applications and have developed resources to ensure applications are processed smoothly.

New Zealand's borders are now open and the war for talent continues. Find out some ways to stand out from the crowd and attract foreign workers to your business.

Arno Nothnagel recorded a quick 4 minute video to give our NZ employers more information around the Job Check requirement as part of AEWV.

We provide you with a summary of key changes and dates because at 11.59 pm on 31 July, the final steps of the Reconnecting strategy will be reached

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Social images lisa 17
The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.
Social images lisa 1
Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.
Social images lisa 7
From 26 May 2025, New Zealand will no longer require certified translations for visitor visa applications, bringing its policy in line with Australia
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Social images lisa 17
The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.
Social images lisa 1
Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.
Social images lisa 7
From 26 May 2025, New Zealand will no longer require certified translations for visitor visa applications, bringing its policy in line with Australia
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Social images lisa 17
The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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