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The Accredited Employer Work Visa Shake-Up
On 7 April a set of policy changes was introduced to curb the tide of inward migration brought about by previous policies. These were described by the Minister of Immigration as a response to an "unsustainable" inflow of population. The reality is a bit more nuanced....
Medical Waivers
Everyone applying for a visa must have an acceptable standard of health. For some this can be a real make or break for their application. Find out more in James Turner's latest video blog.
Permanent Resident Visa for Partners of New Zealand Citizens.
Often, we encounter New Zealanders who've spent years abroad and wish to secure New Zealand residency for their partners. While many are aware of the Partnership Resident Visa, some may not realise that partners of New Zealand...
Investor Residence 18 Months On
The Active Investor Plus (AI+) scheme was opened in September 2022. What is it delivering? The policy has come in for criticism for several reasons. One is that it is complex. Another is that it demands that potential applicants must embrace too much risk over too...
From South Africa to New Zealand – recent success
While personally I have never been to South Africa, I have met and worked with many people from South Africa throughout the 10 years I have been giving New Zealand immigration advice. For example, our Practice Manager is from South Africa and we are good friends....
The New Skilled Migrant Residence
The new Skilled Migrant Residence Scheme opened on 9 October 2023 with a 6-point system. It is a pathway to residence for people holding skilled job offers from a New Zealand accredited employer. It replaced the Skilled Migrant Category ("SMC") where applicants had to...