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Immigration median wage rises - yet again!
Effective February 2024, Immigration New Zealand is set to increase the median pay rate to $31.61 per hour.
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!
Immigration statistics – what are they telling us?
Over recent months there has been much hype over the resurgence in immigration, with a net annual migration gain of 100,000 people being widely predicted. So what can we deduce from the immigration statistics for 2023 to date?
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.
Simplified path to residency for skilled workers
The Government is making changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) as part of the immigration rebalance, to help businesses attract workers to fill skill shortages.
How to get a New Zealand work visa?
If you are a migrant looking for a job opportunity to work in New Zealand, then it is likely you will need an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) before you can begin work.
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.
Australia lays out the “big welcome” mat for NZ citizens
The recent announcement by the Australian Government to enable New Zealand citizens to pathway easier and quicker to Australian citizenship is very much welcomed, but what will be its impact on the NZ job market and NZ employers?
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.
Employer Accreditation extension and INZ post-accreditation checks
The initial accreditation period for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is being automatically extended by 12 months. MBIE has also announced it will be carrying out post-accreditation checks.