Changes to certain workforce and immigration pathways
On 23 September 2023, INZ announced various updates to certain immigration policies including a further expansion to the occupations on both the Green List and the Construction and Infrastructure Sector list, an increase to the median wage, a drastic increase…
Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa Category and Skilled Residence Pathways
Return of the Five-Year Work Visa but with a Catch INZ has announced a significant change to the Accredited Employer work visa (AEWV) category, with the introduction of a ‘maximum continuous stay’ dependent on the role for which the visa is…
Government announces revamped Skilled Migrant residence policy
Today INZ announced the outcome of the review into the Skilled Migrant Category residence pathway, as well as resulting changes to the Accredited Employer work visa policy.
The Ups and Downs of the Immigration Rollercoaster
It has been a busy couple of months for Immigration policy, with a significant expansion to the Green List residence pathways released, a transport sector agreement put in place, and the long-expected narrowing of the partnership policy announced.
Sector Agreements policy and Work to Residence pathway for caregivers announced
Immigration New Zealand yesterday released its Sector Agreement policy, in which it outlined various occupations for which a visa could be obtained even if not remunerated at the median wage.
The Parent Category reopens, with a relaxing of the criteria making the news extra sweet
Last week INZ announced that, following a hiatus that has in practice lasted many years, the parent category is set to reopen and is going to do so with a more relaxed set of criteria.