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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.
Additional Requirements for Filipinos travelling from the Philippines to New Zealand
Filipino workers coming to work in New Zealand directly from the Philippines must obtain an Overseas Employment Certificate.
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.
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.