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Skilled Migrant Residence category reopens

31/01/202312/10/2022

Reopening of the Skilled Migrant Category After being paused for over 2 years, the reopening of the Skilled Migrant residence category is imminent. We will see a transitional phase over the next 12 months, before the category is revisited with new criteria mid-2023. Key dates The selection of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will resume on 9 November 2022. The first selection will be on 9 November 2022 for all EOIs with at least …

Chefs and hospitality workers wanted in NZ

31/01/202312/10/2022

Immigration support for hospitality and tourism sectors After consultation with employers and relevant industry bodies, the Government has decided to alleviate the requirements to bring in certain hospitality workers. These measures are targeted to support the hospitality and tourism sectors. “As the world recovers from COVID-19, labour shortages continue to be a persistent ongoing global symptom,” Immigration Minister Michael Wood said. Government announcement Lower requirements for Chefs A key catching point for the hospitality industry was Immigration’s recent requirement (released …

Masks and COVID vaccine no longer required

31/01/202312/09/2022

The end of restrictions Today New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand’s main Covid-19 protections were being dropped from Tuesday 13th September. Watch on NZ Herald What this means This means that masks will no longer be required to be worn, except in certain high-risk environments such as healthcare and aged care facilities. it also means that vaccination is no longer mandatory to travel to New Zealand. Travellers and crew whose first international flight to New Zealand …

Green list “Straight to residence” applications open today

31/01/202305/09/2022

Straight-to-residence visas now open A new, long-awaited residence pathway opens today. If you secure a role listed in the Green List under Tier 1 category, and you meet the requirements of the role, you may apply “Straight To Residence” under this category. Depending on the role you have secured from a NZ Accredited Employer, you may have to meet a certain threshold in terms of qualification, or work experience, or salary. You will also need to be aged under 56, …

New Skilled residence pathways – Policy released

31/01/202327/07/2022

Immigration instructions now available Immigration New Zealand has finally released policy for the new residence pathways available to migrants being offered a role in an occupation on the “Green List” or at twice the New Zealand median wage. The long-awaited release provides details about the requirements under each category. All categories have an age limit of 55 years inclusive, require a job from an Accredited Employer, and have English requirements. Skilled Residence: 3 pathways Green List occupations: Straight to Residence …

New residence pathways for “green List” occupations

31/01/202318/05/2022

Fast-track Residence for “Green list” jobs A new, fast tracked residence pathway will be available for people who come to New Zealand on a work visa from 4 July 2022 and apply for residence from September 2022. This residence application can also be applied for from offshore, from September. Eligible migrants include those who work or have a job offer in New Zealand in an occupation on the “Green List”. The list is split between occupations which qualify for “straight …

JULY 2022 SEMINARS: MEET US IN SINGAPORE!

31/01/202318/05/2022

Working and Living in New Zealand – for Medical Professionals Come and join us to hear us speak about working and living as a health professional in New Zealand. SEMINAR BOOKING PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS ACCENT Health Recruitment: NZ needs health professionals Our partner recruiter Accent Health Recruitment is hosting this seminar for health professionals and will discuss the following: Job opportunities and recruitment advice Relocation Advice Housing Advice Information on schooling New Zealand Shores immigration consultants will provide Immigration advice the …

JUNE 2022 SEMINARS: MEET US IN SOUTH AFRICA!

20/06/202312/05/2022

Free migration seminars in South Africa Register today for our 2-hour FREE seminars in South Africa in June 2022! 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 | 8 to 27 June 2022 Durban | 12 to 15 June 2022 Port Elizabeth | 18 to 22 June 2022 Cape Town | 23 to 26 …

New visa extensions for onshore work visa holders

31/01/202311/05/2022

New round of visa extensions Current visa holders who were in New Zealand on 9 May and whose visa expires between 9 May and 31 December 2022 (dates inclusive) may be been granted a new open work visa or a 6-months extension on their work to residence visa. These will be automated and visa holders will be notified from 25 May 2022. Questions? Contact us! Who qualifies? Open work visas for… On 9 May 2022, open work visas are granted …

New Zealand Borders fully reopen 1st August 2022

31/01/202311/05/2022

Reopening dates brought forward After initially announcing a full reopening of New Zealand borders in October, the Government has decided to bring the date forward and lift all restrictions at our borders after 31 July 2022. This means all visa categories will reopen by then, including visitors and students, and the New Zealand border will be fully reopened by 1 August 2022. On 4 July 2022 – applications for work visas open, including the Accredited Employer work visa On 1 …