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Straight to Residence Pathway for Engineers
If you hold an engineering degree and a job offer in New Zealand for an engineering role, you are likely to have a pathway to living and working permanently in New Zealand under the Green List (Tier 1) Straight to Residence visa category.
Skilled Migrant Category residence changes…
Obtaining residence is the main motivating factor for migrants to relocate from around the world to New Zealand and the SMC has historically been the main pathway for migrants to obtain New Zealand residence.
Parent Category Expressions of Interest (EOI)
First Parent Category ballot selection 8 August 2023 – a 1 in 25 chance of being selected!
Humanitarian appeals for parents
The situation with parents of New Zealand citizens or residents who become unlawful is particularly difficult due to their age, possible health factors, the significant family and emotional attachment, and the fact that they may have no, or little, family support if they have to return home.
Straight to residence for auditors!
From 29 May 2023, auditor roles have been added to Tier 1 of the Green List meaning applicants with qualifying employment, or employment offers, can now apply directly for New Zealand residence.
Finally - Straight to residence for many health sector migrant workers!
The Government has recently announced the addition of 32 new health sector roles to the Green List aimed at addressing the skills shortage in the health sector.
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.
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.
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.