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More changes to work visa rules in October
In July 2020 the government changed the rules around how work visa applications are assessed based on the rate of pay. Those paid above...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Do you have Filipinos in your workforce?
Let your team know Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting a webinar next month to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
The border is closed but you need workers
Thinking about recruiting skilled workers from overseas? Be prepared for a complex, frustrating and time consuming process. Apart from...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Important travel warning
If you or your any staff are travelling on business (as unlikely as this may seem), or you are bringing people to New Zealand here are...
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
Recruiting from overseas?
Many businesses are very frustrated when they are knocked back for a border exemption when overseas talent is desperately needed, or...
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Work visa applications moving but the rules are changing
Immigration NZ have around 3500 Essential Skills Work Visa (labour market tested) applications in the queue at the time of going to...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Skilled migrants still on hold
The government has placed a hold on most skilled workers’ pathway to apply for residence. Many skilled workers apply for residence under...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Workers stuck overseas
There were around 10,000 work visa holders overseas when New Zealand closed the border in March. Most have not been able to get back to...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Tips for employers
Not an accredited employer? In July 2021 accreditation becomes mandatory. Apply now. Keep good employee records (including time and...
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
Visa queues
Visa applications are not being processed for anyone based overseas (expect more news on this soon). People in New Zealand who have...
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
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