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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Immigration English Tests
When applicants are required applicants to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, Immigration New Zealand recognises specific English tests.
Parent Category Expressions of Interest (EOI)
First Parent Category ballot selection 8 August 2023 – a 1 in 25 chance of being selected!
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.
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.
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.
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.