Obtaining an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)

Obtaining an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)

If you are planning a move to NZ, you may need to have your qualifications assessed by the NZQA.

07 Feb 2025 • Mayank Goel
Teaching in New Zealand

Teaching in New Zealand

Secondary teachers have a pathway to New Zealand residence under the Green List Straight to Residence (Tier 1) category.

20 Jan 2025 • John Henderson
New Zealand's Investor Immigration - Challenges and Opportunities

New Zealand's Investor Immigration - Challenges and Opportunities

New Zealand's investor immigration policies offer both challenges and opportunities for attracting high-net-worth individuals and boosting the economy through foreign direct investment.

10 Jan 2025 • Richard Howard
We have to better plan our immigration settings for the future

We have to better plan our immigration settings for the future

We need immigration policies that are much better at future-proofing New Zealand’s actual skill needs.

04 Nov 2024 • Richard Howard
New Zealand Immigration – at the cross roads

New Zealand Immigration – at the cross roads

New Zealand's immigration cycles create challenges for long-term planning in health, education, and infrastructure. With a declining net migration and an aging population, the country needs stable, long-term migration policies to address future workforce and demographic needs.

04 Oct 2024 • Richard Howard
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
Updated List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment

Updated List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment

An updated LQEA is used for qualifications assessments under some employment-based residence and work visa applications.

13 Mar 2024 • Mayank Goel
Pathway to NZ Residence for Halal Slaughterers

Pathway to NZ Residence for Halal Slaughterers

If you are currently working as a halal slaughterer in New Zealand, you now have a pathway to New Zealand residence!

19 Feb 2024 • Damia Roslan
Deportation Liability for New Zealand Residents

Deportation Liability for New Zealand Residents

Many new NZ residents are unaware that if they are convicted of an offence, they could become liable for deportation under the Immigration Act 2009.

12 Feb 2024 • Anthony Callaghan, Charlotte Summers
What is the difference between Resident Visa and Permanent Resident Visa?

What is the difference between Resident Visa and Permanent Resident Visa?

While both visas allow the holder to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely, resident visa holders need to meet the travel conditions.

06 Feb 2024 • Mayank Goel
Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal

Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal

The Immigration & Protection Tribunal (IPT) is responsible for adjudicating appeals related to various immigration matters.

11 Jan 2024 • Charlotte Summers
Permanent Resident Visa update from INZ

Permanent Resident Visa update from INZ

INZ has announced that Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) applications will be able to be made online from the end of January 2024.

11 Dec 2023 • Damia Roslan