Ishvinder SinghMay 1311 minIMMIGRATION UPDATE 13 May 2020. ESSENTIAL SKILLS WORK VISAS in focus. 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 q...
Ishvinder SinghApr 173 minImmigration Update | Visa Processing Priority 17th April 2020The following is INZ's communication regarding visa processing. Note that we are dealing with a rapidly evolving situation and the inform...
Ishvinder SinghApr 1011 minCOVID 19 | Immigration New Zealand | Frequently Asked QuestionsCOVID 19 Immigration NZ related frequently asked questions.
Ishvinder SinghJan 9, 20193 minI am an overseas professional – What are my options in New Zealand?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...
Ishvinder SinghAug 9, 20182 minPOST STUDY WORK VISA EMPLOYER SPONSORED.... THE END !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...
Ishvinder SinghJul 17, 20184 minVisa Declined ?What should you do if your visa application is declined? A visa application being declined is one of the worst fears come true. Somethin...
Ishvinder SinghFeb 5, 20184 minApproval in Principle from Immigration NZAIP (Approval in Principle) refers to a permission by INZ to an employer, to recruit a set number of staff within set parameters from ove...
Ishvinder SinghNov 22, 20171 minWhat is a Variation in Visa Condition (VOC) and why is it requiredA 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 condit...
Ishvinder SinghApr 20, 20172 minDecoding the changes in Work Visa & SMC CategoryAt the heart of it, the changes that will take effect on 14th of August essentially redefine the term “Skilled Employment”. The word “Ski...
Ishvinder SinghMar 13, 20173 minNew English Language RequirementsFrom mid-October 2016, the new English language requirements have come into force. Requirements from Principle Applicants Principal appli...
Ishvinder SinghDec 31, 20164 minReceived a PPI letter from Immigration New Zealand ?PPI Letter from Immigration New Zealand
Ishvinder SinghDec 30, 20162 minImmigration Consultant’s top 5 Tips for your visa application.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...
Ishvinder SinghDec 30, 20162 minSection 61Section 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...
Ishvinder SinghNov 12, 20163 minGoing beyond IELTSStarting from 21st of November 2016, Immigration New Zealand is going to accept 4 more tests as proof of English proficiency as compared ...
I.SinghOct 27, 20162 minSkilled Migrant Category - What's Changed Since October 2016The skilled migrant category or SMC as it is known popularly offers an opportunity for suitable persons to move to New Zealand and work a...
I.SinghDec 10, 20152 minJob choices, how will they matter for my PR application?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 ye...
Ishvinder Singh.Oct 5, 20153 minWhat does, "subject to entry permission" mean?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 ...
Ishvinder Singh.Jul 3, 20154 minPermanent Residence From Work VisaPlease read this post in conjunction with my other post “Skilled Migrant Category-Overview”. There are two major pathways to residency ...
I.SinghJun 29, 20154 minCan I claim refugee status in NZ if all other visa options have failed?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 t...
