New Skilled Migrant Category pathways announced for 2026
The Government has announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa that will give more options to migrants and more certainty for employers.
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New Job Check form for AEWV applications launching September 2025
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a redesigned Job Check form will go live on 29 September 2025.
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Understanding market rate pay under the new AEWV rules
As of 10 March 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has removed the median wage requirement from the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. This significant policy shift introduces a more flexible, market-driven approach to setting wages for migrant workers.
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Big changes to the AEWV scheme starting January 2025
The New Zealand Government has announced significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, set to be rolled out in four stages throughout 2025.
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Immigration updates for November–December 2024
Over the past month, Immigration New Zealand and the Australian Government have announced several updates, including changes to visa categories, processing priorities, and industry-specific policies.
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October 2024 immigration update: key changes for visa holders and employers
October brought several significant updates from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that will impact visa applicants, current visa holders, and employers. Here’s a breakdown of the most important changes and what they mean.
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INZ Replacing ANZSCO with National Occupation List
In a significant update for visa applicants and employers, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is gradually replacing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) with the National Occupation List (NOL).
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New open work rights for partners of AEWV holders (effective 2 December 2024)
Immigration New Zealand has announced updates regarding the work rights of partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders, effective from 2 December 2024.
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Visa duration extended to three years for partners of New Zealand citizens
Starting 1 October 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will implement changes to the maximum duration of work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders.
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Australia’s State and Territory Nomination Allocations for 2024-2025
The nomination allocations are the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate that year. They do not reflect the total number of visa applicants in these categories or limit the number of visas that can be granted in these categories.
