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31/08/2026

*Immigration New Zealand News Update* From 5 October 2026, the Parent Resident Visa expressions of interest (EOIs) will move to a new hybrid selection model.

About 90% of EOIs will be selected in date order through the pool, while 10% will continue to be selected through a random ballot. The total number of visas that can be approved in principle each year remains at 2,500.

This change gives greater priority and certainty to people who have been waiting longer, while retaining an opportunity for newer applicants to be selected earlier.

Please click on the below link for more details:

https://accessnz.com/changes-to-the-parent-resident-visa-category/

Please call us on 07-571-1171 or email to [email protected] if you have any questions about parent resident visa.

20/07/2026

*Immigration New Zealand News Update* Changes have been made to pathway student visa. From Monday 20 July 2026, the PSV will provide Year 12 and 13 students with more flexibility if their plans change. Students need to provide the below info,

•the subject area they plan to study
•the level they plan to study
•the education provider they intend to progress to

However, PSV conditions will only specify the tertiary qualification and the education provider, meaning students will not have to apply for another student visa if they change tertiary disciplines (for example changing from a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering to business administration).

For more information, please click on the below link: https://accessnz.com/pathway-student-visa-requirements-changes/

If you have any questions for the upcoming SMC changes, please don't hesitate to contact our team on 07-571-1171 or email to [email protected].

22/06/2026

Final details on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa have been released, which come into effect on 24 August 2026.

The SMC changes introduce 2 new pathways – the Skilled Work Experience pathway and the Trades and Technician pathway. There are also increased points for New Zealand qualifications.

Please click on the below link to read the final details,

https://accessnz.com/final-details-confirmed-for-skilled-migrant-category-changes/

If you have any questions for the upcoming SMC changes, please don't hesitate to contact our team on 07-571-1171 or email to [email protected].

  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 work to residence visas. Details of the final changes include: ...

02/06/2026

Nothing makes our work more rewarding than seeing our clients achieve their goals! Recently, Mr Chen and Mrs Tan visited our office with a thoughtful card and gifts to celebrate the successful approval of their New Zealand citizenship applications.

Like many immigration journeys, there were challenges and hurdles along the way. Through careful preparation and teamwork, we managed to overcome each obstacle and achieve a positive outcome!

Congratulations to Mr Chen and Mrs Tan on becoming New Zealand citizens. Thank you for trusting us to be part of this milestone.

24/04/2026

*Immigration New Zealand News Update* On 20 April 2026, open work visa employment conditions were changed to either allow visa holders to do any work, including self-employment, sole trading or business ownership, or only allow visa holders to work for any employer under an employment agreement or a contract for services.

Open work visa holders cannot employ other people, either directly or through a business they own or operate, provide sexual services or operate or invest in a business of prostitution.

Visit our website for more information, https://accessnz.com/changes-to-employment-conditions-for-open-work-visa-holders/

If you have any questions, please contact our friendly team on [email protected] or call 07-571-1171

Changes to employment conditions for people with open work visas came into effect from 20 April 2026 These changes are designed to provide clarity about what work is allowed under open work visas, helping migrants to better understand their rights and responsibilities. Clear and consistent visa cond...

16/04/2026

Delighted to have obtained our client’s family member’s medical treatment visitor visa – not an easy visa to get with a lot of evidence required. Do not try and attempt it without legal advice as unassisted steps taken by a client make it more difficult and costly to fix potential mistakes. Our client was so happy with us having saved his application, he made us a yummy cake! 😊

If you need assistance with a visa application, please call us on 07-571-1171 or email to [email protected]

27/03/2026

Changes have been made to immigration rules related to false, misleading, and withheld information It is now sufficient grounds for INZ to decline a residence visa to an applicant if they are satisfied that the applicant, whether personally or through an agent, has submitted false or misleading information or withheld relevant information in a current or previous application.

Read the full article here: https://accessnz.com/changes-to-providing-false-and-misleading-information/

If you have any questions with the above news, or would like to talk to us about a visa application, please call us on 07-571-1171 or email to [email protected]

  Immigration New Zealand has made changes to immigration instructions related to false, misleading, and withheld information. A residence class visa can be declined if the applicant had provided false, misleading information or withheld information in a previous application. It is now sufficient g...