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COVID-19 – Coronavirus – Frequently asked questions

29/04/202101/04/2020

Updated 16th April Are visas still being processed by Immigration New Zealand? Yes. During the lock down (until 22nd April) however Immigration NZ are only processing prioritised applications. We are still preparing and lodging applications, which is important to do so. Ensuring your visa applications are lodged with Immigration at earliest opportunity has several benefits: Sooner in the queue means the sooner it will be allocated to an INZ case officer for a decision Your visa will be subject to …

Covid-19 – New Zealand government’s response to Coronavirus

29/04/202101/04/2020

From Wednesday 25th March, NZ entered 4 weeks of isolation to try and reduce the spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus). New Zealand is obviously not alone in this initiative, many countries around the world are also currently in isolation. With New Zealand being a physically isolated country surrounded by ocean, combined with strong border control measures, we have been relatively spared from the virus so far. The government is providing fantastic (financial) support to employers and employees and there are …

NZQA: the New Zealand Qualification Authority updates their processes

31/08/202001/04/2020

Many of our clients need to have their overseas qualification(s) assessed by the New Zealand Qualification Authority. This government body has recently changed their processes. Why do I need an IQA? You may need an IQA in order to be deemed qualified for a role, on the basis of which you want to seek a work visa. You may also need to claim points for your overseas qualification under the Skilled Migrant residence category. More information (NZQA website) How does …

FEBRUARY 2020 SEMINARS: MEET US IN SOUTH AFRICA!

31/08/202019/12/2019

Free migration seminars in South Africa Do not miss out! Register today for our 2-hour FREE seminars in South Africa in February 2020! REGISTER TODAY Attend our FREE group seminars in the following locations If you want to emigrate to New Zealand, or are looking for information and options, then you need to attend our seminar! Sandton | Saturday 22 February 2020 | 10am or 2pm Durban | Sunday 23 February 2020 | 2pm Port Elizabeth | Tuesday 25 February …

Minimum salary thresholds to increase February 2020

31/08/202019/12/2019

Immigration has just released the long-anticipated update on the minimum salary required to be eligible under certain visa categories. These updates affect work visas under the Essential Skills category and residence applications under the Skilled Migrant Category. Worth noting: for any visa application, you will also need to meet ‘market rate’, which is the rate of pay which would be required to recruit a New Zealand citizen or resident to do equivalent work. What are the changes? The new thresholds …

New Zealand Shores is an ENZ Recognised Agency

24/04/202505/11/2019

New Zealand Shores has gained recognition as an approved ENZ agency for the year 2019-2020. This approval recognises the quality service and assistance our agency provides to those who want to study in New Zealand and the contribution we make to a positive student experience. EXPLORE STUDY OPTIONS Quality service This certificate is the result of several years of dedication to help people from all over the world benefit from our world-class education system. It also rewards exceptional achievement in …

Changes to ANZSCO (classification of occupations)

31/08/202001/11/2019

Update to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations ANZSCO is getting an update, and so is the classification of certain occupations. This could be good news for certain categories of workers. What are the changes? Version 1.3 of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is due to be released by mid-2020. ANZSCO is used to determine the skill level of an occupation, and what the qualification and/or work experience are, to be deemed qualified. Before …

Parent Residence Category reopens February 2020

31/08/202018/10/2019

New Zealand parent category to reopen in February 2020 After being ‘paused’ for almost 3 years, the parent category reopens on 24 Feb 2020. New Zealand residents will be able to sponsor their parent(s) to come over and become residents themselves. The category is capped at 1,000 applicants/year and there are requirements of guaranteed minimum income from the New Zealand resident sponsors only. What are the changes? The new policy includes the following changes: applying an annual quote of 1,000 …

Changes announced for Work to residence policy

06/11/202418/09/2019

As part of a major overhaul of employer-assisted work visas due 2021, the New Zealand government is announcing changes to the work to residence (Accredited employer) work visa category this October. What are the changes? From 7 October 2019, the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa salary threshold increases from NZ $55,000 to NZ $79,560 (150% of the current median salary). This pathway is also known as “Work to residence” (Accredited Employer). What this means for you You currently hold a Talent: Accredited …

New Zealand International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)

01/09/202001/07/2019

On 1st July 2019, the New Zealand government introduces a new levy to contribute to our growing infrastructure needs and continue supporting the protection of our natural legacy. More information (MBIE website) A new levy for sustainable tourism and conservation projects What are the changes? From 1 July 2019, most international visitors entering the country will have to pay a levy of NZ$35. This amount will be collected as part of your visa application fee, or from at the same time …