New Zealand visas and immigration – 5 things to expect in 2021
New Zealand visas and immigration in 2020 What a year 2020 has been! For those living in New Zealand, life has more or less gone back to normal. There are people that tested positive in managed isolation, but there is no community transmission (at the time of writing, this can change). No lock-downs and no […]
Work visa and Skilled Migrant Category non-COVID changes
COVID-19 global pandemic It’s been a while since the last post. Lots of changes have happened in the New Zealand visa space. Temporary visas, such as several types of employer-assisted work visas (e.g. Essential Skills) were extended automatically. Borders were closed. Expression of Interest draws were suspended. Things changed so rapidly (and keep changing) that […]
SMC and Essential Skills work visa changes for 2020
Work visa changes for 2020 In two earlier posts, I outlined the changes and timeline for work visa applications in 2020. These changes only apply to work visa applications that are based on job offers. The first real change happens in mid-2020. Employment is either high-paid or low-paid. And this is determined by the hourly […]
New Zealand visas: parent visas and partnership-based visa troubles
Wow, a lot is happening in the New Zealand immigration space. For instance, a public outcry on changes to how partnership visa applications requirements are looked at, the parent category that opens again in February 2020, a complete overhaul of the work visa system and on top of that long processing times. Anyone who taught […]
The 3-step temporary work visa process – what do we know?
3-step Temporary Work Visa – what’s that? In 2021, a new 3-step temporary work visa process to decide work visa applications begins. One new Temporary Work Visa replaces six current work visa types. The new system applies to employer-assisted work visa applications only. It affects everyone who needs to apply for an employer-assisted work visa. […]
Temporary Work Visa system overhaul announced
What’s changing for temporary work visa? Well, in short, everything is changing for temporary work visa applications based on offers of employment. The changes come into effect in the next 18 months. As a result, it will consolidate six work visa types into one new Temporary Work Visa. A lot of the finer details are […]
Work in New Zealand for a year; 6 tips before you go
Work in New Zealand Working abroad can be one of the most exciting adventures of your life. From seeing incredible places to meeting amazing new people. Working abroad doesn’t just expand your career horizons, it also changes the way you see and experience the world. Going on a vacation is great, but there’s something really […]
2019 Skill Shortage Lists Changes
Essential Skills in Demands Lists You may know the term “Skill Shortage List”. There are 3 different lists. The Essential Skills in Demands Lists is the overarching term for those 3 lists. Every year they go through a review. Industry bodies make submissions and they provide reasons to include an occupation on one of the […]
Essential skills work visa: ANZSCO and skill level of occupation
What is ANZSCO? A common term for many people who wish to apply for a work or resident visa is ANZSCO. Both work and resident visa forms ask for things like the ANZSCO code and ANZSCO occupation. The term ANZSCO stands for Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. Simply put it is a […]
New Zealand Visa Application Fees Increasing
New Zealand visa application fee increasing per 5 November 2018 The visa application fee is what Immigration New Zealand charges to process your visa application. You pay this when you submit your visa application online. Or, if you apply on paper, the most common way to pay is to provide your credit card details. The […]
