Open hours: 10 am to 5 pm
+64 21 090 64288
Office Mobile Number
43 Fernhill Way, Oteha, Auckland
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 ministerial powers extended to 2023

Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Act powers extended to May 2023

In 2020, the Government fast-tracked legislation to respond appropriately and efficiently to immigration issues arising from the COVID-19 outbreak. This legislation provided additional powers to the Minister of Immigration for 12 months. These temporary COVID-19 immigration powers have now been extended to 2023.

The 2021 Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Act has a few differences to the 2020 Immigration (COVID-19 response) Amendment Act.

  • The powers are in place until 15 May 2023.
  • Offshore temporary visa applications can be suspended for six months, up from three months currently. Renewing less frequently costs less and provides more certainty.
  • This bill progressed through Select Committee.

This extension will provide continued flexibility to support migrants and industries, and help to manage border restrictions.

More information on the official website of New Zealand Government

 

Free online consultation

Have a question? Talk online with our licensed immigration adviser (via Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, WeChat)
Select time

Our social media

Subscribe to our groups and social media channels.

ABOUT

Our adviser and director has been in the same boat with most of our valued clients who come to seek his counsel. He came to New Zealand as a migrant in 2002 and has been calling it home since then. It is our pleasure to serve your needs and provide professional immigration advisor services to help your dreams come true.
© Copyright 2021 New Shores Migration Ltd. All Rights Reserved.