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NZ Immigration Updates
Immigration New Zealand announces updates to the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for skilled migrant visas and the successful online transition for Permanent Resident Visa applications
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Accredited Employers under NZ’s AEWV scheme can now renew online. Renewals last 24 months (12 for some). Apply close to expiry and choose the right type to avoid fees.
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NZ’s temporary support for migrant workers on special visas ends Mar 18. No further aid after that, but visa holders can still work legally.

From the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown period in New Zealand, the Government has supported their migrant workforce and this continues to be the case.

Essential Skills work visas – Remuneration and median wage INZ have announced the combination of ANZSCO and salary to assess skill level is being replaced with a simple remuneration threshold,

The Minister of Immigration has now implemented immigration instructions to give effect to the border exception changes announced last week.

At midnight yesterday, Monday 8 June, New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 as the country now has zero active COVID-19 cases.

New Zealand Travel Exceptions

The New Zealand border remains closed to all but New Zealand citizens and residents. Despite the country internally decreasing COIVD-19 restrictions, the border closures have not changed.

With the return of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to the office at 70% working capacity, we're hoping to see the processing of more visas and requests. One of the improved processes INZ have implemented is the

Are visas still being processed by Immigration New Zealand (INZ)? INZ continues to process visas for people who have a critical purpose for coming to New Zealand

The Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Act 2020 has been fast-tracked by the New Zealand Government to allow them to respond efficiently to immigration issues arising from COVID-19 and came

Effective from 11:59pm 27 April 2020, New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 lockdown. The announcement comes from the New Zealand

Effective from today, 16 April 2020, the New Zealand Government has relaxed visa conditions for a temporary period of time to allow

The Government has announced stricter isolation measures for ALL passengers (including New Zealand citizens and residents)

Holders of a work, student, visitor, limited or interim visa with an expiry date of 2 April to 9 July 2020 inclusive who were in New

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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.

From the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown period in New Zealand, the Government has supported their migrant workforce and this continues to be the case.

Essential Skills work visas – Remuneration and median wage INZ have announced the combination of ANZSCO and salary to assess skill level is being replaced with a simple remuneration threshold,

The Minister of Immigration has now implemented immigration instructions to give effect to the border exception changes announced last week.

At midnight yesterday, Monday 8 June, New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 as the country now has zero active COVID-19 cases.

New Zealand Travel Exceptions

The New Zealand border remains closed to all but New Zealand citizens and residents. Despite the country internally decreasing COIVD-19 restrictions, the border closures have not changed.

With the return of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to the office at 70% working capacity, we're hoping to see the processing of more visas and requests. One of the improved processes INZ have implemented is the

Are visas still being processed by Immigration New Zealand (INZ)? INZ continues to process visas for people who have a critical purpose for coming to New Zealand

The Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Act 2020 has been fast-tracked by the New Zealand Government to allow them to respond efficiently to immigration issues arising from COVID-19 and came

Effective from 11:59pm 27 April 2020, New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 lockdown. The announcement comes from the New Zealand

Effective from today, 16 April 2020, the New Zealand Government has relaxed visa conditions for a temporary period of time to allow

The Government has announced stricter isolation measures for ALL passengers (including New Zealand citizens and residents)

Holders of a work, student, visitor, limited or interim visa with an expiry date of 2 April to 9 July 2020 inclusive who were in New

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
AEWV 2025 reforms streamline New Zealand's work visa processes
New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
AEWV 2025 reforms streamline New Zealand's work visa processes
New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
AEWV Updates
The New Zealand Government has introduced key changes to simplify AEWV processes, improve application efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens for employers.
Job Check Checklist
Immigration New Zealand has released a new Job Check checklist for AEWV applications, providing employers and advisers with a clear framework to streamline their submission process.
Post Study Work Visa
New Zealand has expanded the Post Study Work Visa eligibility, adding more Green List qualifications and offering flexibility for students completing consecutive qualifications.
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New Zealand’s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.
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