RB ImmigrationZ Services

05/08/2026

03/07/2026

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/update-on-english-language-testing-for-immigration-applications/

We have established a priority phone line from Monday to Friday for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 7. For information about what options are available to you, check:

19/06/2026

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/final-details-about-changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa-and-work-to-residence-visa/

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is announcing final details on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect on 24 August 2026. In addition, INZ is also announcing changes to the wage rate rules for the Work to Residence (WTR) pathway.

04/06/2026

New Zealand Short-term Graduate Work Visa

We are introducing a new Short-term Graduate Work Visa and extending Post Study Work Visa eligibility to better align graduate pathways with New Zealand’s skills needs.

04/06/2026

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/new-and-updated-post-study-work-visa-options/

We are introducing a new Short-term Graduate Work Visa and extending Post Study Work Visa eligibility to better align graduate pathways with New Zealand’s skills needs.

24/05/2026

NZ New Work Visa Option
for Short-term Gradutes

We have established a priority phone line from Monday to Friday for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 7. For information about what options are available to you, check:

20/05/2026

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/group-and-tour-escort-visitor-visa-applications-moving-to-enhanced-immigration-online/

From 20 July 2026, Group and Tour Es**rt visitor visa applications are moving to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online system. If you are applying for one of these visas over this time, there are some important things you need to know.

24/02/2026

NZ open work visa changes

Learn what you need to do to visit New Zealand. Find out whether you need a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), and what you must do before travelling here, and on arrival.

28/01/2026

The demand persists

New Immigration NZ figures show dairy farmers are retaining international workers and supporting them into higher-skilled roles.

26/01/2026

Earned through the right choice