Straight to residence for auditors!

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.

30 May 2023 • Richard Howard
Finally - Straight to residence for many health sector migrant workers!

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.

19 Apr 2023 • Sally Forbes
A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand

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.

14 Feb 2023 • Richard Howard
Green List Changes - more occupations now have a fast track to residence pathway

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.

24 Jan 2023 • Martin King
Major expansion of Green List to help fill labour shortages

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.

12 Dec 2022 • Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Immigration
Government completes immigration re-balancing act…

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.

09 Dec 2022 • Richard Howard
We need to get our immigration act together!

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.

30 Nov 2022 • Richard Howard
Parent Residence category re-opens

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.

14 Oct 2022 • Richard Howard
Skilled Migrant EOI selections to resume in November

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).

13 Oct 2022 • Richard Howard
The new Immigration Green List – what is it?

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.

14 Sep 2022 • Richard Howard
Pathways open to make New Zealand home

Pathways open to make New Zealand home

Applications for the Green List Straight to Residence pathway open today.

05 Sep 2022 • Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Immigration
Changes to INZ processing residence applications following High Court decision

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.

21 Dec 2021 • Charlotte Summers