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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Postgraduate work visa rights – How are you affected?
New Post-Study work visa policy announced The new policy around Post-Study work rights affects international students who graduate in New Zealand after 26 November 2018. But it also has an impact on current students that have just graduated. Lastly, if also affects...
3 trends in New Zealand immigration sector
1. New Zealand Immigration: No Significant Cut in Migrant Numbers It's been quiet in the New Zealand immigration space over the last few months. A new Labour government was elected at the end of last year. One of their major topics was immigration. With a specific...
Immediate Skill Shortage List – Feb 2018 – 12 new occupations, 5 removed
What is the Immediate Skill Shortage List? There are three Essential Skills in Demand Lists (ESID): Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL) Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) Canterbury Skills Shortage List (CSSL) The ESID's identify occupations that have an...
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