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We produce a quarterly newsletter featuring topics relevant to anyone with an interest in immigration.
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Skilled migrant delays & changes
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) report the skilled migrant residence visa category is over-subscribed as sustained economic growth and low...
Nov 28, 20191 min read
Parent Visa changes
More than 10,000 parents in a queue waiting for the New Zealand Government to make up its mind about parent visa rules, finally have some...
Nov 28, 20192 min read
Work Visa rules get shake up
The Minister of Immigration has just announced the changes to work visa policy that we signaled were on the way. These new rules will...
Sep 19, 20193 min read
Work Visa rules get shake up
The Minister of Immigration has just announced the changes to work visa policy that we signaled were on the way. These new rules will...
Sep 19, 20192 min read
Beating the visa delays
Delays to visa processing have been hitting the news throughout this year. The problem has become visible through some dramatic examples...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Work visa policy changes
We signaled earlier the government plans to change the rules around work visas and make the process more employer driven (mandatory...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Skilled migrant residence applications – getting it right
Getting an application right for a skilled migrant can make the difference between success and a whole lot of heartache – not to mention...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Approval in principle (AIP)
Recruiting from overseas? Suffering skill shortages? Getting an Approval in Principle (AIP) might be the way to go. An AIP is a way for...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Tips for employers
Remuneration rates - Malcolm Pacific Immigration is frequently asked: “what should I pay an overseas worker?” The answer is: “Never less...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Mum and Dad may have to wait until 2021
In October 2016 the previous government put a hold on the issuing of parent residence visa applications. The moratorium was meant to last...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Beating the visa delays
Delays to visa processing have been hitting the news throughout this year. The problem has become visible through some dramatic examples...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Work visa policy changes
We signaled earlier the government plans to change the rules around work visas and make the process more employer driven (mandatory...
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Skilled migrant residence applications – getting it right
Check out our video for some good tips:
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Why not become a citizen?
You have lived here for five years – at least eight months in each of those years. Your accent mightn’t be pure “Nu Zilind mate”, but...
May 31, 20191 min read
Common errors in preparing work visa applications
A staggering 70% of work visa applications are not complete when lodged. This causes long delays in processing. Watch our video on the 5...
May 31, 20191 min read
Make sure you transfer the visa
If anyone has changed their mobile phone recently, they will know inevitably some data slips through the cracks. It can be frustrating!...
May 31, 20191 min read
New levies to affect overseas visitors
Overseas friends and family visiting New Zealand will have a new entry hurdle to jump from October 1 this year. Currently 60 countries...
May 31, 20191 min read
Tips for employers:
Finding it difficult to attract offshore talent? Consider offering relocation packages to help with the costs of moving (household;...
May 31, 20191 min read
Common errors in preparing work visa applications
A staggering 70% of work visa applications are not complete when lodged. This causes long delays in processing. Watch our video on the 5...
May 31, 20191 min read
Work visa changes coming
In December last year the Government signalled it was making changes to the immigration system. It said there were “too few checks and...
May 31, 20192 min read
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