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
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 New Zealand citizen, or resident, partner and the relationship can satisfy the various policy requirements.

18 Jul 2023 • Ramandeep Kaur, John Henderson, 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
Do you have a complex immigration matter?

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.

20 Feb 2023 • Charlotte Summers
Government completes immigration re-balancing act…

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.

09 Dec 2022 • Richard Howard
Parent Residence category re-opens

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.

14 Oct 2022 • Richard Howard
The Parent Retirement Residence category is still open!

The Parent Retirement Residence category is still open!

Although offshore temporary visa applications are largely suspended, Parent Residence Retirement applications can still be lodged and be processed by the Immigration New Zealand.

26 Oct 2021 • Richard Howard