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If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?
It’s a segue taking you back to January 2020 and the burning issue for employers. “Where are the skilled workers?"
Seat belts on – the immigration landscape is changing.
During the last seven months, Immigration policy settings have changed frequently. More changes are on the horizon!
Higher threshold for partnership visas?
The current threshold of living together for 12 months with a New Zealander for a partnership-based residence visa is low in comparison to other countries.
Permanent Resident Visa applications
Immigration New Zealand has resumed processing of Permanent Resident Visa applications.
Median wage to rise in November?
From November 2020, median wage is expected to go up to $27.00ph from the current $25.50ph.
Other Critical Workers
Employers can submit border exemption request to Immigration New Zealand to allow their employees to travel to New Zealand as “other critical workers”.
As if I haven't got enough to think about now this!
William expresses his views on the planned employer-led immigration process which comes into force from mid-2021.
Skilled Migrant and Parent Category resident visa EOI selections deferred
Selections of Expressions of Interest for Skilled Migrant Category and Parent Category residence will be deferred for a further six months.
Business Recovery Prompts Return of Wage Subsidy
The NZ Government paid out almost $13 billion in wage subsidies to support businesses. Only a handful repaid, including CodeClouds.
Border exception for normally resident work visa holders comes into force
From 9 October 2020, some work visa holders who are currently overseas, but who normally live in New Zealand, will be permitted re-entry.
More border exceptions for critical roles
The Government has established class exceptions for border entry for a limited number of veterinarians, deep sea fishing crew, agricultural and horticultural machinery operators.
Seasonal work visa available to more people
The Government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries.