Exploited workers will no longer be able to extend a migrant exploitation protection work visa once its six-month term expires from 31 October.
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The New Zealand Government is tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) to better protect migrants and reduce the risk of exploitation. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford …
“New Zealand is known as a safe and fair place to work, but we are not immune to migrant exploitation. This is unacceptable,” said Minister Stanford.
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, …
The Government is continuing to stabilise the immigration system by tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV).”Despite New …
A key improvement to New Zealand’s immigration identity system, known as the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU), will be delayed for six months.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …