Quarantine in place! – Immigration Changes – 9 April 2020
We are now two weeks in to New Zealand's four week isolation period. With no previous situation like this, Immigration New Zealand has been making a number of changes. Most of these are focused on allowing New Zealand to obtain and retain the necessary staff needed in...
Immigration Changes – 26 March 2020 – Isolation Begins
With isolation beginning, major changes have been required in how Immigration New Zealand is processing applications. Immigration New Zealand has made major changes in the past few days which will affect applicants, future applicants, and those who already hold visas...
Covid-19 – The need to self isolate and not be deported
In the past few days, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has enforced a 14 day isolation for almost all people coming to New Zealand. Several people have commented publicly that they don't plan to follow that requirement, as it would eat in to their holiday in...
Work Visa Changes – Announced 17 September 2019
Changes to work visas – As announced by Immigration New Zealand on 17 September 2019 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has finally provided some detail in their long-expected reworking of work visas. Already there are media articles showing a backlash against the changes,...
Skilled Migrant Residence Visa – Process
For many applicants, the Skilled MIgrant Residency Visa will be the way to gain permanent residency in New Zealand. However, for those who may have applied for a student or work visa, it can be a complicated process. It is an application which will often require legal...
Immigration terms
Immigration in New Zealand is full of phrases and words. For those coming from outside of New Zealand, these might be different than those you are used to. Even for those people who have gone through immigration in New Zealand, some terms are misused and not...
Employment Agreements – Seven quick tips
Employment Agreements – What is Immigration New Zealand looking for Whether you’re applying for a new visa, or an employer looking for staff, it’s important that the employment agreement meets what Immigration New Zealand is looking for. Here are seven quick tips on...