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Immigration loophole allowing New Zealanders permanent residency in Australia

Kiwis who came to Australia on a New Zealand passport before September 1, 1994 can get the Resident Return Visa (RRV) for just $405.
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Immigration Minister on visa application processing priorities and delays

Residency visa applications where jobs are paying $110,000 plus get priority in processing queue, says Faafoi, in an interview with Radio Tarana, said applicants who earned $51 or more were being …
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Visa changes will help ease New Zealand labour shortages

Changes to seasonal work visas have given New Zealand growers a lifeline for dealing with labour shortages. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has stated that a Supplementary Seasonal Employment visa …
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Migrant rural worker visa change welcomed as farmers feel pressure of border closure

Changes to skilled migrant visa rules have been welcomed by immigration adviser Ben De’Ath of The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment. De’Ath specialises in placing skilled migrant workers in …
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Horticulture New Zealand Welcomes Government’s Support Of Horticulture Through Immigration Changes

Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s latest immigration changes … we welcome the expansion of the Supplementary Seasonal Employment visa, which will allow people on expiring …
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The immigration ‘policy hole’

With less than a month to go, the big policy debate of the last election has vanished from the headlines and manifestos of both major parties.
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Visa changes will help ease New Zealand labour shortages

Changes to seasonal work visas have given New Zealand growers a lifeline for dealing with labour shortages. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has stated that a Supplementary Seasonal Employment visa …
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New Zealand: New Zealand Immigration update – update to skills match report requirements

Immigration New Zealand have changed what an employer is required to provide with a low skilled (ANZSCO skill level 4-5 or anyone earning less than $21.68 hourly) essential skills work visa …
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Firefighter’s family given New Zealand residency after eight-year immigration battle

Man who helped fight last year’s Tasman wildfires and his family are finally “being treated like Kiwis should”.
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New Zealand edging the door open for workers and immigrants

There’s been good news this week for would-be New Zealanders in the age of Covid-19, as the government has given the green light for more workers and immigrants to enter the country. There was a subst …