You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: Requirements for the Work to Residence VisaWage requirements for the Green List Work to Residence Visa From 29 September 2023, anybody who meets the criteria for the Work to Residence Visa, Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa, or Transport Work to Residence Visas can submit their residence…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: What is changing with the new Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa?So how does the new point system work?Skilled job offer or skilled employment in NZSome visa requirements are not changing From 9 October 2023, the New Skilled Migrant Resident Visa comes into effect, with…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: Removal of 90-day trial periods for the AEWVAlmost 200 accredited employers are under investigationMBIE will require judicial warrants for out-of-hours compliance visitsOther immigration changes and updates The Government has announced changes to the immigration system to address compliance issues, for the benefit of…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: 17 roles added to the Green ListNew roles added to the Construction and Infrastructure Sector AgreementIncrease to the RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) Scheme capApplications for Work to Residence pathways openCyclone Gabrielle Recover Visa closed to new applicantsChanges to work rights for Student Visa…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: The rug is potentially being pulled from out beneath employers and current holders of AEWVs with the announcement of 5-year maximum visa validity which comes into effect on 27 November 2023. Previously, AEWV holders who were being paid at least the national median wage…
Immigration NZ (INZ) held a webinar today for immigration professionals on the new 2021 Resident Visa.As we suspected, the webinar did not contain many further details on the new visa requirements or costs.However, we did get the following confirmed which is important to note:No English requirementsNo Age requirementsPartners must prove that at some stage in…
Contents: HR Templates may not be sufficient for employer accreditation applicationImmigration NZ (INZ) currently requires “human resource policies and processes which are of a high standard”.VisaAide NZ works exclusively with ConsultingHQ for HR Process Development for Employer Accreditation Accredited Employer HR Documentation RequirementsHR Templates may not be sufficient for employer accreditation applicationSome HR companies offer low…
As Immigration NZ staff return to full strength, we are seeing a growing trend of case officer’s seeking updated labour market testing evidence. Applications that were lodged pre-Covid had the LMT completed between December and February, but these applications are only now being assessed. As the labour market has changes drastically since the previous LMT…
As you may be aware, the NZ government is introducing a bill to give them some almighty powers during this pandemic. They are looking at gaining: the power to impose, vary or cancel conditions for classes of temporary entry class visa holders the power to vary or cancel conditions for classes of resident class visa…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: May 21, 2018 Originally written by Recruit NZ’s Tanya Gray Migrant recruitment is far more complex than recruiting within NZ when it comes to following a correct and ethical process. Penalties for not following the correct processes are harsh, and ignorance…
