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.

18 Jun 2025 • Mayank Goel
Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence

Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence

The Government is adding ten skilled trades to the Green List Work to Residence pathway from 18 August 2025.

13 Jun 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration; Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
The Specific Purpose Work Visa – a good option for employers

The Specific Purpose Work Visa – a good option for employers

The Specific Purpose Work Visa offers a flexible, cost-effective solution for NZ employers needing short-term skilled workers.

04 Jun 2025 • Richard Howard
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
Changing or ending employment on an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

Changing or ending employment on an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

If you are an Accredited Employer Work Visa holder changing jobs or if your employment ends, you may be eligible to just apply for a Variation of Conditions.

14 Apr 2025 • Ramandeep Kaur
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
Teaching in New Zealand

Teaching in New Zealand

Teachers have various pathways to New Zealand residence under the Immigration Green List.

26 Mar 2025 • John Henderson
Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

In September 2023, INZ changed the way they deal with false, misleading, or withheld information while processing temporary and resident visa applications.

13 Mar 2025 • Charlotte Summers
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
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
What immigration changes can employers expect in 2025?

What immigration changes can employers expect in 2025?

Employers are going to see multiple positive changes in immigration policies in 2025.

04 Feb 2025 • Richard Howard