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The Consequences of not complying with your work visa conditions
Complying with the conditions of your Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is crucial to maintaining your legal status in New Zealand. Recently, we have observed an increase in cases where Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has taken action against individuals for...
New Opportunities for NZ Investor Residence
Yesterday, as Chairman of NZAMI, I attended the Prime Minister's announcement of the overhaul of the Active Investor Residence programme. There is general agreement in the industry that this is a positive move, and it will probably revive what the Minister of...
When Can I Apply for New Zealand Citizenship as a Resident?
One of the most common questions migrants ask after securing their New Zealand resident visa is: When can I become a New Zealand citizen? While obtaining a resident visa is a significant milestone, it’s just the first step toward citizenship. Before applying for...
New Year, New Work Visa Policies
Just before Christmas, the Immigration Minister unveiled a set of significant tweaks to the rules for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs). Some of this looks a bit technical, but it will make a real-world difference both to migrants and to their employers if it is...
Ways to Get NZ Visas 2024
This video is an update on a previous one. James Turner is approaching the topic from a different angle. Immigration rules and policies change often and it's important to stay up to date with requirements. He covers Accredited Employer Work Visas, Straight to...
Our update on Kiwi Visa options for US citizens
In August this year, I published a vlog describing New Zealand Visa options for US citizens, with reference to some of the discussions we have had with US citizens in recent times. You can watch the video on Youtube here. After the recent elections, New Zealand is...