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Update on Visitor Visa durations
INZ has updated guidance for immigration officers regarding the duration of visitor visas. The new...
Changes to AEWV criteria for bringing family
The Government has made further changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. From...
Changes to Immigration Instructions
Changes have been made to immigration instructions to clarify that English language tests cannot be...
2021 Resident Visa
The 2021 Resident Visa (2021 RV) is a one-off pathway launched on 1 December 2021...
Work rights available for more partners of students
Partners of students studying level 7 or 8 qualifications specified on the Green List, can now apply for...
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
The AEWV is the main temporary work visa in New Zealand. It is designed to...
Airlines’ role in passenger information requirements for boarding
Obligations include the requirement to obtain and provide Advance Passenger Processing (APP) data to Immigration...
New Zealand doors open for build-to-rent investors
The coalition government will introduce legislation to make it easier for overseas investors to invest...
English translations will be required for visitor visa supporting documents
Applicants must provide a certified English translation of any documents in a foreign language. Previously,...
Deportation
Deportation approach Immigration New Zealand (INZ) serves Deportation Liability Notices and Deportation Orders, where appropriate,...