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Extended Essential Skills visas being rolled out
The Government is increasing the duration of some Essential Skills visas and streamlining the application process to provide more certainty to employers and visa holders while COVID border restrictions remain in place.
NZ Labour skills shortages don’t need to be like Game of Thrones!
In previous articles we have commented that, with the border closed, the availability of skilled workers would become a growing business challenge.
Employers – start your engines!
From 1 November, the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) replaces six existing work visa categories, and all employers employing migrant workers on an AEWV must first become accredited by Immigration New Zealand.
Visa extensions provide certainty to employers and 10,000 visa holders
Around 10,000 Working Holiday visas and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visas due to expire between 21 June 2021 and 31 December 2021 will be extended for another six months to help manage ongoing labour shortages while New Zealand’s COVID-19 border restrictions remain in place.
What you need to know before you apply for New Zealand citizenship
Becoming a citizen is the final step in the immigration process. If you are currently a New Zealand resident and you want to have all the security and rights that come with being born in New Zealand, you should consider applying for citizenship.
New work visa changes – the clock is ticking…
On 1 November 2021, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will introduce the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): a single work visa to replace six of the existing work visas categories. Whether you are an employer or a migrant worker, the Accredited Employer Work Visa will impact you.
What are the differences between New Zealand citizenship and New Zealand residence?
We are often asked this question by our New Zealand resident clients as they consider whether there is any benefit in taking up New Zealand citizenship.
Productivity Commission inquiry into immigration settings
The Productivity Commission will hold an inquiry into immigration settings to ensure New Zealand’s long term prosperity and wellbeing, Grant Robertson and Kris Faafoi say. A final report on the findings is due in 12 months on 30 April 2022.
What is the difference between Resident Visa and Permanent Resident Visa?
People often get confused between resident visa and permanent visa. While both visas allow the holder to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely, resident visa holders need to meet the travel conditions unlike permanent resident visa holders.
Border exceptions will see more families reunited
Hundreds more families who were separated by the border closure will be reunited under new border exceptions announced today, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said.