Student Visas, the current situation – Border Exceptions – Managed Isolation – 7 August 2020
Today is 7 August 2020. We had a request for a video on student visas, which was a great idea as it helped us bring together a lot of different information that was over different videos. We've also got some details on border exceptions and, just as we were starting...
Immigration NZ – What do those immigration terms mean? – 27 July 2020
Today is 27 July 20202, the day that the new Temporary Work Visa's come in to force. However, we still don't have know the changes to the Operating Manual. While we wait for the new Temporary Work Visa rules, we thought we'd do a video explaining what various...
Age for Skilled Migrant Residency – Border Exceptions – Partnership visas – 20 July 2020
We see a number of questions on our Youtube videos. We can answer some of them, the ones that are about what rules are in place. However, if you are looking for advice please get in contact with us. We have seen questions that have been asked more than once so we've...
Immigration Changes – 7 July 2020 – EOI date & massive work visa changes
Today's video will probably be the most important you will have seen in some time. It includes topics such as: Six month extensions for work visas. Lower skilled work visas moving to 6 months long, rather than 12 months, from this Friday (so get applications in...
Essential Skill Work Visa Changes – Skilled Migrant Changes – 15 July 2020 – Information just released by INZ on 27 July changes
We've just received the details of the changes coming through in 12 days time, so the video below shows our first read through of the information, so that you can get the information as quickly as possible. Just prior to this video being released, we had filmed...
Immigration Changes – 2 July 2020 – Financial support for migrants
Another week means more changes to what is happening with immigration in New Zealand. While there isn't as much news as last week, there is three important topics I mention in today's video. First is those of you who are in New Zealand and are stuck here, or have lost...
Immigration Changes – 25 June 2020 – Moving onwards and upwards
We've been growing through such a surreal experience, that there have been a number of questions about all things immigration. We have to say that Immigration New Zealand have been fantastic throughout these past few months, handling issues that we've never seen...
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...