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Immigration and Protection Tribunal still operating – appeal deadlines continue to apply
Despite the current COVID-19 Level 4 Alert, the timeframes for lodgement of appeals to the Immigration and Protect Tribunal (IPT) have not changed.
Border controls: closures, exceptions and mandatory quarantine
NZ have announced immigration instructions, effective on and after 30 March 2020, to allow people not included, or exempt under the current travel ban, to be granted a visa or a Variation of Conditions to travel to New Zealand.
Prime Minister issues epidemic notice – some temporary visas automatically extended
An epidemic notice has been issued under the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006, in effect from Thursday 2 April 2020. This means temporary visa holders whose visas were due to expire between 2 April 2020 and 9 July 2020, will receive an automatic visa extension.
What does coronavirus mean for work visas and the future of the New Zealand workforce?
Policy decisions made during this global health crisis will have far reaching flow on effects, social and economic, the full extent of which remains uncertain. This uncertainty affects everyone in New Zealand (and the world), but it intensifies an uncertainty already inherent to being a work visa holder in New Zealand.
The wait continues for Residence Visa applicants
Residence Visa applicants face continued wait times, as INZ struggles to get through lodged applications.
New Parent Category visa opens on 24 February
INZ have released the new immigration instructions for the Parent Category visa, coming into effect on 24 February 2020.
Remuneration thresholds for Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills visas will increase in February
On 24 February 2020, the remuneration or pay rate thresholds for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC) and the Essential Skills Work Visa will increase.
Residential Care Officer Pathway to New Zealand
Becoming a Residential Care Officer is one possible pathway to live and work in New Zealand.