Government unveils new work visa rules
In September 2019, Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announced changes to temporary work visas.
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Temporary visas automatically extended due to COVID-19
The Government recently announced an epidemic management notice to control the spread of COVID-19. This comes into effect on 2 April 2020.
Travel Ban Exception Process
The New Zealand border is currently closed to most travellers. However consideration will be made only for people with exceptional circumstances who...
PhD and postgraduate students can return to study in New Zealand
The Government is allowing up to 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to return to New Zealand to continue their studies.
Accredited Employer Work Visa to replace 6 work visas
Significant changes to employer-assisted work visas are underway. From 1 Nov 2021, the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEVW) will replace 6 work visas
Refunds for unprocessed temporary visa applications for offshore applicants
The Minister for Immigration, Kris Faafoi, has recently agreed to lapse visa applications that cannot be approved due to the border restrictions.
Extended Essential Skills visas being rolled out
The Government is increasing the duration of some Essential Skills visas while COVID border restrictions remain in place.
What you need to know about the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa
The introduction of the MEPWV will help migrants on employer-assisted visas to safely and quickly leave exploitative situations and to continue to work while exploitation is being investigated.
How covid restrictions are affecting visa applications
Current Covid level restrictions mean that paper visa applications are unable to be processed. Visa processing timeframes are also being impacted.
A legal insight into the immigration situation
The rules governing New Zealand’s immigration can be confusing. Here’s a brief snapshot of what we are seeing in the immigration law space
