The Essential Skills changes of 28 August 2017 are designed to maintain employer access to temporary migrant workers when there are genuine shortages, and reduce expectations of settlement from temporary migrants with no pathway to residence.
The Skilled Migrant Category changes, implemented on 28 August 2017, are designed to ensure we are attracting migrants who bring the most economic benefits to New Zealand and to improve the skill composition of people gaining residence under the Skilled Migrant Category. This changes the way that ‘skilled employment’ and ‘work experience’ are assessed and awarded points.
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed the intent of the latest immigration policy changes.
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The changes suggested earlier this month have been officially confirmed today. Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category The points criteria now focus on higher-skilled migration and reward work experience. Bonus points for Future growth points have been taken off the chart, which now rewards post-graduate qualifications at level 9 and higher, and more points for work experience. There are also salary thresholds to be eligible under this category. Changes to the Essential Skills temporary work visa The …
The New Zealand Shores team will be attending the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment annual conference this Friday 18/08 all day. This conference will discuss current immigration trends and the latest policy changes. We will respond to emails and phone messages from Monday 21/08. Meanwhile, feel free to sign up to our free 5-day New Zealand guide, leave us a message, or check what New Zealand visa you may be eligible for by taking our free assessment! …
We now have a clearer idea of the changes to be implemented on 28 August 2017 Take our assessment now! Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Under the Skilled Migrant Category (residence), the points criteria have been re-aligned to reward the best labour market outcomes. There are now more points for: Applicants aged 30-39 Skilled work experience Some recognised post graduate qualifications These changes will allow higher-skilled and higher-paid sectors to continue to recruit skilled migrants within the overall residence …
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has just announced a lowering of the previously-announced salary thresholds announced in April. Lower skilled visa holders on less than $41,538 a year will get visas for a maximum of three years and will have a stand down period before they can apply for another low-skilled visa. This only applies to temporary visas. Low-skilled migrants’ partners and children will have to qualify for visas in their own right to live in New Zealand. Migrants who earn …
Sharon treated us to morning tea by baking Feijoa Coconut Cake and Avocado Chocolate Bread. She was kind enough to share her recipes! These delicacies make use of seasonal New Zealand produce such as avocado and feijoa. Feijoa Coconut Cake (Gluten, Grain, Dairy & Refined-Sugar Free) 1 cup feijoa flesh (just the innards), chopped into small chunks 2 cups ground almond 3/4 cup desiccated coconut, plus 1 tbsp extra to decorate if desired 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 tbsp …
