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NZ announces changes to PSW visa for PG diploma students

In a move to offer opportunities for international students, New Zealand has announced significant updates to its PSWV eligibility criteria.

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‘Competitive edge’ needed for visa systems to run more smoothly – Auditor-General

Immigration New Zealand needs a sharper focus on the skilled residence visa system to maximise its benefits to the country, John Ryan says.

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Less than 2% of NZ visas granted to skilled residents, report finds

The Office of the Auditor-General has been looking into Immigration New Zealand, and says a greater focus needs to be put on attracting skilled residents.

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Immigration NZ urged to focus on skilled residents

Auditor-General John Ryan is urging Immigration New Zealand to focus more on the needs of applicants under the skilled residence visa system. In a report on Immigration New Zealand’s management of the …

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Immigration tapes: Adviser can no longer practise, firm probed

Immigration authorities have received four complaints against an immigration adviser and multiple teams are investigating.

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56 firms placed on Immigration stand-down list

A total of 56 firms are currently unable to support visa applications for a certain period after landing on Immigration New Zealand’s stand-down list. The list, which is publicly available on INZ’s …

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Police & Immigration Work Together To Tackle Gangs

“The Immigration Minister and I are working closely together, alongside Police, Customs and Immigration New Zealand (INZ), to respond to an organised Mongols event in Canterbury between 7-10 November, …

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New Zealand Fast Tracks Work Visa Processing for Skilled Foreign Workers

Foreign workers applying for New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) may experience faster approvals due to Immigration New Zealand’s …

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Candace Owens: Far-right US commentator’s Auckland show postponed amid Immigration NZ assessment

Controversial far-right commentator and conspiracy theory promoter Candace Owens’ Auckland show scheduled for next week has been postponed. The 35-year-old, who last month had her Australian visa …

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All You Need to Know About New Zealand’s 2025 Seasonal Work Visa for Foreign Nationals

New Zealand is opening new doors for international job seekers in 2025 with a seasonal work visa pathway under the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV). This …