The following (italicised) is the update that has been sent to the industry by INZ. The update is very exhaustive and answers a lot of questions, I want to ...

The following is INZ's communication regarding visa processing. Note that we are dealing with a rapidly evolving situation and the information provided here ...

COVID 19 Immigration NZ related frequently asked questions.

I have had a lot of inquiry from overseas professionals who would like to make the move to NZ. I would like to address some of the common misbelief’s and off...

This follows the announcement by INZ yesterday (8/8/18) that there will be no more post study work visas (employer sponsored). If you are planning to study i...

What should you do if your visa application is declined? A visa application being declined is one of the worst fears come true. Something that is is accomp...

AIP (Approval in Principle) refers to a permission by INZ to an employer, to recruit a set number of staff within set parameters from overseas. AIP is very b...

A question that is asked often is what is a “condition” on a visa and under what circumstances do I need to request a variation of condition. Certain visas a...

At the heart of it, the changes that will take effect on 14th of August essentially redefine the term “Skilled Employment”. The word “Skilled Employment” in ...

From mid-October 2016, the new English language requirements have come into force. Requirements from Principle Applicants Principal applicants under the Skil...

PPI stands for Potentially Prejudicial Information. In plain English, it means that Immigration NZ have found that there is something that may go against you...

I would like to share some tips with you so that your visa applications have the best chance of success. 1. Ensure that you are using the correct forms Some ...

Section 61 of the immigration act 2009 reads as follows Grant of visa in special case The Minister may at any time, of the Minister’s own volition, grant a v...

Starting from 21st of November 2016, Immigration New Zealand is going to accept 4 more tests as proof of English proficiency as compared to only one test IEL...

The skilled migrant category or SMC as it is known popularly offers an opportunity for suitable persons to move to New Zealand and work and live permanently....

Another way of asking this question is putting yourself in a situation as follows. You had come to New Zealand on a student visa a few years ago. You complet...

A lot of our clients ask us what does “subject to grant of entry permission” stated on the visa sticker mean. This particular line is of great significance a...

Please read this post in conjunction with my other post “Skilled Migrant Category-Overview”. There are two major pathways to residency i.e. one being the “...

We have had some deserving attention to the world refugee problem in the media over the past few days. There has been a debate of sorts that whether New Zeal...

Overseas students excluding PhD and NZ Aid Programme supported students are required to hold an acceptable insurance policy. To check whether you are eligibl...