Certain international students added to border exception list
The latest set of border exceptions was announced by the Government yesterday, this time targeting the international education sector, in recognition of the important role international education will play in New Zealand’s COVID recovery plan.
Overhaul of Skills Match Report process set to be implemented from 7 October 2020
The Government has announced an overhaul of the Skills Match Report process, which will have a direct impact on which Essential Skills work visa applications will require Skills Match Reports.
Three new specific classes of workers added to ‘other critical worker’ border exception category
As mentioned in our earlier article the Government has announced changes to the border exception category for those wanting to travel to New Zealand as an ‘other critical worker’.
No re-opening of the South Island Contribution Category
Since INZ's latest policy release on Friday, we have been contacted by numerous clients thinking that the South Island Contribution Category ("SICC") has reopened and that they can now pursue a pathway to residence through that channel.
Seasonal Work Visa Expansion | Saunders & Co | Lawyers
Further temporary visa changes are being implemented, with the aim of mitigating seasonal labour shortages in agriculture, horticulture and viticulture resulting from the ongoing border closure.
Certain offshore visa applications set to resume processing
Immigration New Zealand’s adjustment to processing priorities sees the resumption of processing certain offshore visa applications.