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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).
The new Immigration Green List – what is it?
The Green List comprises a number of employment roles which are divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2 roles.
Pathways open to make New Zealand home
Applications for the Green List Straight to Residence pathway open today.
The Productivity Commission into immigration – was it worth it?
The Productivity Commission recently released its (120 page) report into New Zealand’s immigration settings. But was it worth it?
The immigration balancing act…
The Government recently announced the rebalancing of immigration set tings. It is fair to say this was not - quite the immigration “reset” we had all been waiting on for the last 6 months.
Broadened criteria for returning visa holders
The Government is broadening the ability for residence class visa holders to re-enter New Zealand.
What a Year!
In 2020, we were all presented with the unknown, both in our business and in our personal lives. However, after 30 years in business 2021 has been our most challenging year ever.
Changes to INZ processing residence applications following High Court decision
The judgment addressed a number of legal issues, scrutinising INZ decision-making in response to the snap legislative changes made during the early stages of COVID-19.
Measuring Migrants
This year the Government tasked the New Zealand Productivity Commission to “investigate and recommend immigration settings that are fit for the future”.
The Parent Retirement Residence category is still open!
Although offshore temporary visa applications are largely suspended, Parent Residence Retirement applications can still be lodged and be processed by the Immigration New Zealand.
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.
INZ Doesn’t Always Get It Right...
Decisions of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) show that over 35% all immigration appeals in the last reporting year were allowed.