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New Zealand to grant part-time work rights to migrant school leavers, aiding their integration while awaiting residency applications.
AEWV Family Criteria Changes Announced
Changes to AEWV criteria now prevent some AEWV holders in ANZSCO level 4 & 5 roles from sponsoring family visas, effective from 26 June 2024.
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The New Zealand government has announced an expansion of eligibility for work visas granted to partners of international students enrolled in specific programs.

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

Extension to Working Holiday Visas and Supplementary Season Employment Visas

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.

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.

When New Zealand’s borders closed on 19 March 2020, no one expected that a year later families would still be separated with no sign of a possible reunion in the near future.

New Zealand has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19 and although the effects of the pandemic and the strict measures have presented enormous challenges, the Government is looking to support the growth of the economy through different strategies with the aim to protect existing jobs,

There are a number of reasons why investing and living in New Zealand is a great lifestyle decision, and we've listed the top 4 for you here:

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:

The New Zealand Government has eased some visa restrictions for visitor visa holders who would like to stay in the country longer while the COVID-19 pandemic is still attacking communities in their home countries

Immigration New Zealand has announced that from April 2021, up to 1,000 priority returning degree and post-graduate international students and their families will be able to return to New Zealand to continue their studies

A number of migrant workers currently in New Zealand will now be able to stay and work here for longer with adjustments to visa settings announced by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi yesterday.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have extended the suspension of offshore applications for temporary visas for a further three months until 8 February 2021.

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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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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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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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NZ streamlines residency for overseas secondary teachers. Now eligible for direct application (Straight to Residence) on Green List, reducing barriers and attracting talent to address teacher shortages.
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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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The New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, effective since April 7, 2024.

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

Extension to Working Holiday Visas and Supplementary Season Employment Visas

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.

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.

When New Zealand’s borders closed on 19 March 2020, no one expected that a year later families would still be separated with no sign of a possible reunion in the near future.

New Zealand has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19 and although the effects of the pandemic and the strict measures have presented enormous challenges, the Government is looking to support the growth of the economy through different strategies with the aim to protect existing jobs,

There are a number of reasons why investing and living in New Zealand is a great lifestyle decision, and we've listed the top 4 for you here:

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:

The New Zealand Government has eased some visa restrictions for visitor visa holders who would like to stay in the country longer while the COVID-19 pandemic is still attacking communities in their home countries

Immigration New Zealand has announced that from April 2021, up to 1,000 priority returning degree and post-graduate international students and their families will be able to return to New Zealand to continue their studies

A number of migrant workers currently in New Zealand will now be able to stay and work here for longer with adjustments to visa settings announced by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi yesterday.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have extended the suspension of offshore applications for temporary visas for a further three months until 8 February 2021.

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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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Featured migration story headline to go here

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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.
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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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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