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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Skilled trades residence pathway: Green List expands with 10 new roles in 2025
Back in 2024, many hoped that key trades—like welding and fabrication—would be added to New Zealand’s Green List.
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Changes to New Zealand’s Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV)
From 12 December 2024, Immigration New Zealand will make changes to the Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV). These updates aim to enable more international graduates to work in New Zealand while aligning visa eligibility with roles on the Green List.
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Work to Residence Visa applications are now open
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: 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 visa application. Requirements for the Work to Residence Visa This means migrants who want to…
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New Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa opens on 9 October 2023
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: From 9 October 2023, the New Skilled Migrant Resident Visa comes into effect, with a simplified points system where applicants need six points to be granted residence. INZ expects that the new simplified points system will result in faster decision times, with straight forward applications…
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Latest AEWV news you need to know
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: The Government has announced changes to the immigration system to address compliance issues, for the benefit of both migrant workers and ethical employers. This is as a result of investigations into accredited employers and feedback on AEWVs (Accredited Employer Work Visas). Removal…
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Recent immigration changes and updates
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration policies have continued to evolve since September 2023. Some settings discussed in this article may have changed. For the latest information and advice, please contact VisaAide. Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: There have been numerous updates and…
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Visa changes coming
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…
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2021 NZ Resident Visa – Update
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration settings for the 2021 Resident Visa programme have since closed, and eligibility criteria have evolved. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on current residency options. Immigration NZ (INZ) held a webinar today for immigration professionals on the new 2021 Resident Visa. As we suspected, the webinar…
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Employer Accreditation Documentation for Immigration
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration settings for employer accreditation documentation have continued to evolve since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest accreditation requirements. Contents: Accredited Employer HR Documentation Requirements HR Templates may not be sufficient for employer accreditation application Some HR companies offer…
