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The ANZSCO is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both Australia and New Zealand.
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From 2 December 2024, more partners of migrant workers can get open work rights, allowing them to work for any employer in New Zealand if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Immigration New Zealand is making changes to improve wait times across the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

Our NZ Immigration Director, Arno Nothnagel, gave our viewers an overview of the NZ Skilled Residence Pathways

The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.

The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.

The New Zealand Government has announced changes to the immigration system to increase protection and support for migrant workers.

From 29 September 2023, the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment is being updated to coincide with the Green List and Sector Work to Residence (WTR) categories and will mean that the new LQEA will be in place when the new SMC opens on 9 October 2023.

The new median wage of NZD$31.61 per hour will be adopted into the immigration system in February 2024.

From 25 September 2023, Immigration New Zealand will be changing how they respond to false or misleading information in visa applications.

Updated Interim Visa Changes

Interim Visa conditions have been updated.

AEWV visa changes

From 27 November 2023, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will change to include a maximum continuous stay and a longer visa length.

Green List wage requirements

Immigration New Zealand has clarified that all Green List Straight to Residence applicants will be required to have a job or job offer that meets the median wage requirement.

Eligibility for the Green List Work to Residence visas and the Care Workforce and Transport Sector Agreements is being extended to include all temporary work visa holders and Critical Purpose Visitor Visa holders with work rights.

From 1 October 2023, an increase in the minimum pay and a new sick leave entitlement for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will come into effect.

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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
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AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.
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The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.
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From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
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exemptions
As of 08 September 2024, the New Zealand government introduced short-term exemptions to the AEWV skills requirements aimed at addressing labour shortages in specific roles and sectors.
work rights
Migrant school leavers awaiting residence decisions can now work part-time under specific conditions, ensuring equal work rights across visa types.
rse scheme
The New Zealand Government expands the RSE scheme with more workers, visa flexibility, and improved conditions, effective from September 2024.

Our NZ Immigration Director, Arno Nothnagel, gave our viewers an overview of the NZ Skilled Residence Pathways

The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.

The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.

The New Zealand Government has announced changes to the immigration system to increase protection and support for migrant workers.

From 29 September 2023, the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment is being updated to coincide with the Green List and Sector Work to Residence (WTR) categories and will mean that the new LQEA will be in place when the new SMC opens on 9 October 2023.

The new median wage of NZD$31.61 per hour will be adopted into the immigration system in February 2024.

From 25 September 2023, Immigration New Zealand will be changing how they respond to false or misleading information in visa applications.

Updated Interim Visa Changes

Interim Visa conditions have been updated.

AEWV visa changes

From 27 November 2023, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will change to include a maximum continuous stay and a longer visa length.

Green List wage requirements

Immigration New Zealand has clarified that all Green List Straight to Residence applicants will be required to have a job or job offer that meets the median wage requirement.

Eligibility for the Green List Work to Residence visas and the Care Workforce and Transport Sector Agreements is being extended to include all temporary work visa holders and Critical Purpose Visitor Visa holders with work rights.

From 1 October 2023, an increase in the minimum pay and a new sick leave entitlement for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will come into effect.

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
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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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
235123 christchurch canterbury web 1920
AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.
235376 christchurch canterbury web 1920
The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.
274230 nzm business 3h3a0946 web 1920p
From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.
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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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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