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We produce a quarterly newsletter featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
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Holiday season
Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopen on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay
In April 2020 the government placed a hold on any selections of Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant and Parent...
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Overseas with a NZ Resident Visa due to expire or has already expired?
Good news. The Minister of Immigration approved extensions to the travel conditions of Resident Visas for those stuck overseas. There are...
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Work visa rules change again!
In late July 2020, the government changed the rules to the Labour Market test (checking if kiwis are available to fill jobs before a work...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Attention all Filipinos in New Zealand
Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting a webinar next month to discuss all the immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Study for anyone onshore with a Visitor Visas gets a bit easier
Visitors already in New Zealand can now study for up to 6 months in a calendar year without applying for a student visa. School age...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Top tips
While New Zealand’s border remains closed here are reminders. Always keep passports valid. Some countries take 3 months or more to issue...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
The border remains closed……but
The government has announced additional flexibility for partners of New Zealand citizens or residents to secure entry into NZ. From early...
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Skilled migrant residence queue starting to move
We reported in July what the criteria was for “priority” and “non priority” skilled residence applications – see article Stuck In a Visa...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Overseas? Visa processing switched back on
Immigration NZ have restarted processing a limited number of visa categories for applicants (and their families) who are overseas. The...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Partners and children of migrant workers get more time
Employer Assisted work visa holders (the occupation and employer are listed on the visa) who were in New Zealand on 10/07/2020 and hold a...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Want to get back to work in NZ?
The Minister of Immigration announced a pathway for a small number of people caught overseas when the border closed in March to get back...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Stuck in NZ?
People in New Zealand holding a valid Visitor Visa due to expire between 04/09/2020 and 31/10/2020 will receive automatic visa extensions...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Immigration in the news
Since COVID 19 hit our shores a constant stream of media articles has highlighted the impact on so many lives due to the border closure...
Jul 31, 20201 min read
New Skilled Occupations
A pathway to residence may have opened for a group of occupations recently added to the exceptions list. From 27 July 2020 aged or...
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Work Visa rules change
Several changes this month affect those on work visas. Holders of Employer Assisted Work Visas (with the occupation and employer listed...
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Stuck in a visa queue?
The Residence programme ended on 31/12/2019. This programme set by the government determines how many people can be approved for...
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Immigration law changes fast tracked
The Minister of Immigration introduced a Bill into Parliament this week which if passed will become law late next week. These law changes...
May 7, 20202 min read
Visa applications can still be lodged
Immigration NZ is not fully back to work but some Immigration Officers are working remotely. The only visa applications being processed...
May 7, 20201 min read
Planning to be a skilled migrant or bring mum and dad to NZ?
Skilled migrants - the clock is ticking. If you have been considering applying for residence to secure a future in New Zealand then now...
May 7, 20201 min read
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