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Changes To Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

The Government is continuing to stabilise the immigration system by tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV). “Despite New Zealand being internationally regarded as a safe, …

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Migrant Exploitation Visa Protections Updated

The Government is continuing to stabilise the immigration system by tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV).”Despite New …

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Upgrade to New Zealand’s immigration system postponed

A key improvement to New Zealand’s immigration identity system, known as the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU), will be delayed for six months.

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Visa processing delays stressing businesses ahead of busy summer: Hospitality NZ

Delays in visa processing across New Zealand are causing operational, financial, and mental stress for businesses ahead of the upcoming summer season, according to Hospitality NZ.

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Visa Processing Delays Pressure Hospitality And Tourism Sectors

Visitor visa delays are also threatening to impact on New Zealand’s appeal as a destination. Although the average processing time is three weeks, delays from key markets like India are significantly …

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Is New Zealand risking its appeal for students by raising visa fees?

New Zealand’s recent decision to significantly increase visa fees, effective October 1, has sparked concern among international student communities. The fee hike impacts all international students …

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New Zealand Increases Student, Work, And Tourist Visa Fees By Nearly 60% Starting October

The New Zealand government has announced an increase in visa fees across all categories, effective from October 1. This will impact Indian applicants seeking work, visit or study visas. Immigration …

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Visa system outages leaves people in ‘very stressful situation’ – immigration adviser

Visa system outages have left travellers and relatives of New Zealanders “intensely stressed” and out of pocket, according to an immigration adviser. Immigration New Zealand’s online platform was …

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New Zealand government increases tourist, study visa fees by 60%; How will it affect Indians?

The announcement in August aims to foster a more sustainable immigration system by transferring the financial burden from taxpayers to visa applicants …

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Immigration computers struggle with rush for visas ahead of fee hike

Most international visitors applying for a visa or NZETA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) need to pay a non-refundable International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to enter New …