A2 NZ Immigration Blog

September 24, 2023
Resident pathways – SM6 (part 2)

Opens 09 October 2023, the 6-point system has three trances for a single person or family to meet residence. Skilled employment in New Zealand is […]

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Resident Pathways explained – part 1

New Zealand resident pathways in an easy for follow format. In March 2024, 17 additional trade occupations have been added to the Tier 2 Green […]

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August 17, 2023
Stand Down Periods and AEWV Extensions

Yesterday, saw the final draw under the Skilled Migrant Category [“SMC”] for those with points on 180 or more. There will be a two-month break […]

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April 30, 2023
Current Work Visa Categories

New Zealand – there are various work rights, depending on the visa category you are on. Some can be confusing for both employers hiring migrants […]

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October 11, 2022
New Zealand – Important changes and dates

We’ve received THREE major changes from Immigration New Zealand and the dates are worth noting. Green List policy changes a. Green List policies have been […]

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September 27, 2022
Approved – 2021 Resident Visa – New Zealand

Congratulations to the Kotze family on their 2021 Resident Visas. To think of it, their eldest son arrived so close to the Borders closing back […]

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September 12, 2022
Hot off the Press – Changes to Health Criteria

New Zealand – effective 02 September 2022 – RESIDENCE CATEGORY From 02 September 2022, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs […]

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September 5, 2022
Green List – Straight to Residence – OPENS

New Zealand – today marks the opening of the NEW residence pathway [skilled category] since the closing of the 2021 Resident Visa category. Those applicants […]

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August 31, 2022
Need help on DIY Visa Applications ?

You may have chosen to save some money and complete you own visa application. But what happens when you have issues that you cannot adequately […]

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August 3, 2022
New Zealand – Skilled Residence Pathways explained…

Currently, only THREE pathways have been released and are due to open 05 September 2022. For TIER 1 occupations, applicants can apply for residence while […]

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