New 2021 Resident Visa is set to launch in December 2021. Read more to check eligibility criteria, whether you can include your family and more.
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New 2021 Resident Visa is set to launch in December 2021. Read more to check eligibility criteria, whether you can include your family and more.
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 Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is making changes to the under and oversupply lists in some regions following a quarterly review of where the labour shortages are in New Zealand.
The Government continues to enable the health sector's access to highly skilled health personnel required for the COVID-19 response with adjustments to visa settings. Specified health and disability workers may be granted exceptions to New Zealand's strict border controls. START DATE CRITERIA REMOVED The start date required for new approved employees was previously on or […]
Employer-assisted work visas extended by 6 months;
Lower-paid essential skills visa stand-down delayed for 12 months;
Working holiday visas extended by 6 months