New 5 + 5 Year Parent Visitor Visa to Begin 29 September!

New 5 + 5 Year Parent Visitor Visa to Begin 29 September!

The new Parent Boost Visa (PBV) can allow parents of NZ citizens and residents to stay for up to 10 years!

09 Jun 2025 • Richard Howard
Bringing families together with Parent Boost

Bringing families together with Parent Boost

The Government has announced a new long-term visitor visa to help unite families and enhance NZ’s appeal to highly skilled migrants.

08 Jun 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Immigration Minister
After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

It has taken 33 years, but Immigration New Zealand may now have its act together!

08 May 2025 • Richard Howard
What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

Choosing from the 1300+ licenced immigration advisers, and hundreds of immigration lawyers, is a confronting challenge. So what are the key considerations?

02 May 2025 • Richard Howard
Visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents

Visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents

A person may apply for a work, visitor or resident visa based on their partnership relationship with their NZ citizen or resident partner.

07 Apr 2025 • Ramandeep Kaur, John Henderson, Sally Forbes
Further changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Further changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

The next round of the previously announced changes to the AEWV regime come into effect from 10 March 2025.

10 Mar 2025 • Sally Forbes
Open work rights return for partners of high skilled migrants

Open work rights return for partners of high skilled migrants

The Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer in any position in New Zealand.

23 Oct 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration and Education
Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced very significant increases to most visa application fees, which will take effect from October 1, 2024.

09 Aug 2024 • Mayank Goel
Government introduces significant immigration policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

Government introduces significant immigration policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The Government has introduced a number of changes as a consequence of concerns over unsustainable immigration levels, and the high proportion of low skilled workers coming to NZ under the AEWV.

08 Apr 2024 • Richard Howard
Comparing Immigration English Tests

Comparing Immigration English Tests

When applicants are required applicants to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, Immigration New Zealand recognises specific English tests.

09 Oct 2023 • Martin King
Parent Category Expressions of Interest (EOI)

Parent Category Expressions of Interest (EOI)

First Parent Category ballot selection 8 August 2023 – a 1 in 25 chance of being selected!

26 Jul 2023 • Sally Forbes
Humanitarian appeals for parents

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.

10 Jul 2023 • Charlotte Summers