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Median wage increase on hold
The median wage is a key tool used by Immigration NZ to assess essential skills work visa applications and the Skilled Migrant residence...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Recruiting in 2021?
If you are looking to bring specialist skills from overseas start the conversation now on border exemptions and visas. The process is...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Want hassle free work visas for your workers?
The window to become an accredited employer and get migrant workers earning more than $79,560 per annum onto a pathway for residence is...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Free webinar for your Filipino workers
Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting another webinar to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in New...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Tips for employers
The border remains closed to all visitors, most international students, and many workers. Ensure job ads are clear that applicants need...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Immigration in 2021
Businesses looking to recruit skilled workers from overseas face continued challenges from a closed border. The Covid-19 Response...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Work Visa changes roll out in 2021
For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year. Highlights are: The median wage was reported to increase in...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Holiday season
Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopens on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
What will 2021 deliver?
The government has some big decisions to make next year. It remains to be seen what their priorities or timelines are but here is our...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
When will the border reopen?
The Prime Minister has said New Zealand will need to reach a certain level of herd immunity before border restrictions are significantly...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Do you hold an employer supported work visa?
If you are working in New Zealand holding a work visa attached to a specific employer there are a couple of points to consider when...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Skilled Migrant category update
Immigration NZ is now processing residence applications in the non-priority queue that were lodged in May 2019. In the priority queue...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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
Skilled workers will be frustrated by yet another delay by the government preventing them applying for residence. The Minister of...
Oct 21, 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
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