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Strengthened protections and improved processes for partners of migrant workers
New changes have been announced to partner work rights, including an expansion of the Victims of Family Violence work visa to strengthen protections and improve processes for partners of migrants who have come to New Zealand for work.
Government introduces the Recovery Visa
Our hearts go out to the people, businesses and communities who have been devastated by the recent floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. To assist with the recovery, the Government has announced the launch of the Recovery Visa.
Do you have a complex immigration matter?
For many people, their personal circumstances can make navigating the requirements of any given visa category a difficult undertaking. The team at Pathways™ has experience in a broad range of complex immigration matters and are able to assist you with your immigration journey.
A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand
There are regulations around overseas people buying property in New Zealand that one should be aware of before starting out on a home-buying journey.
Dear Prime Minister Hipkins…
What about a work-from-home in-NZ visa? People could live in New Zealand and work anywhere in the world, now that would really put New Zealand on the map!
Green List Changes - more occupations now have a fast track to residence pathway
In December 2022 the Government made a major change to its list of occupations deemed most in demand, the Immigration Green-List, with a significant expansion of the occupations included.
A box of chocolates from the Government!
After a very busy and challenging immigration year the Government has come to the party and delivered its Xmas present.
Major expansion of Green List to help fill labour shortages
The Government has announced a suite of measures to further support New Zealand businesses through the global labour shortage and attract more high skilled workers long term.
Government completes immigration re-balancing act…
The recent re-opening of the Skilled Migrant and Parent residence categories largely constitutes the completion of the Government’s plans to “re-balance” New Zealand’s immigration policies.
We need to get our immigration act together!
When most overseas workers think about coming to work in New Zealand one of the key factors they consider is their ability to obtain residence and to be able to live here permanently.
Parent Residence category re-opens
The Minister of Immigration the Hon Michael Wood has announced the reopening of the Parent Category which has effectively been closed for the past 6 years.
Skilled Migrant EOI selections to resume in November
The Minister of Immigration the Hon Michael Wood has announced the reopening of the long-paused Skilled Migrant Category (SMC).