Immigration Live

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03/02/2023

Working Holiday Schemes opening dates are listed on the link below. Malaysia opening on the 7th February. Be in quick as I am sure the numbers will fill up within the first 10 min of opening.

The 2023 reopening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have now been confirmed.

24/02/2022

As some of you get ready to apply for the 2021 RV under Phase 2 this opinion piece from Nov 21 is a good reminder of some of the risks to watch out for. Also note INZ has just released it will be processing application in order of when your temporary visa expires, with those whose visas expiring sooner taking priority - all the best and hope your applications go smooth sailing - 'do it once, do it right'.

OPINION: So you qualify for the ‘one-off’ Resident Visa. Great. You’ve been in New Zealand for the past three years, you meet the criteria. What could possibly go wrong?

04/02/2022

If you haven't heard already - the NZ borders are intending to re-open (yay) and most visa categories will open in October 2022 (even more yay). Lets hope there are no more set backs to this reopening. It will be great to see families finally reunited, businesses reviving and life less distracted by this pandemic.

The New Zealand border will reopen to vaccinated Kiwis and other current eligible travellers from Australia at 11.59pm on 27 February and to the same groups from the rest of the world only two weeks later on 13 March.

03/11/2021

For those who have family in Afghanistan with a NZ Resident Visa application pending - This hearing is expected to take 2 days - hopefully it will be a good result where INZ and this government are held to account and forced to stop changing the rules when it suits.

Some had asked for visas more than three years ago and the Taliban takeover made their cases urgent, court told.

29/09/2021

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/already-have-a-visa/one-off-residence-visa

Some work visa holders currently in New Zealand as well as some critical purpose visitor visa holders may be eligible to apply for residence under the new residence category – the 2021 Resident Visa.

27/05/2021

Announcements last week by Minister Stuart Nash about an immigration ‘reset’ make no sense to professionals working in the sector, says June Ranson, chairman of NZAMI The New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI) . “The ...

09/04/2021

23/01/2021

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16/12/2020

A significant immigration ruling could impact hundreds of international students thanks to a local immigration consultant. After challenging Immigration New Zealand on a decision it had made regarding a client’s case, Saif Shaikh, director of East Tamaki business Immigration Advice NZ, demanded IN...

09/11/2020

If you need help or someone to talk to about being in an abusive relationship then private message me or seek help from someone you trust. Please don't leave it until its too late.

Trapped with a violent partner who had convictions for strangulation and threatening to kill her, a migrant woman was told she'd be deported if she left him.

03/11/2020

Kris Faafoi remains Immigration Minister and Labour has said they will enable a broader range of workers into the country; establish new Investment Attraction Strategy and encourage a high-value international investment into NZ. Also possibly reducing the income threshold on the parent category visa and ensuring partnership visa rules are current and culturally appropriate. Looking forward to a sensible and fair opening of our borders and helping those who are currently separated from loved ones.

Migrant groups are looking ahead to what changes the new Labour government will make to border and visa rules.