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    Month: January 2021

    New 3-check Work Visa Application Process Being Introduced In Mid 2021

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    New Temporary Work Visa System Overview

    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is introducing a slew of changes to existing temporary work visa settings. The changes that will come into effect after mid-2021, include a new 3-check visa application system and a new visa that will replace six of the existing temporary work visas.

    The new 3-check visa application process will be employer led, which means that before hiring a migrant on this new work visa, employers will need to:

    • apply for accreditation
    • apply for a job check to make sure the role they want to fill cannot be done by New Zealanders, and
    • request a migrant worker to apply for a visa.

    While several questions remain unanswered, it is expected that INZ will release further information on the proposed changes in the coming weeks. These changes are being introduced with the intention of streamlining the current work visa system, minimising the potential exploitation of migrant workers, and to ensure more employment opportunities for New Zealanders.

    Know The 3-Check Process

    Check 1: Employer check – Before hiring any migrant worker, the employer will need to apply for accreditation. This “employer check” will replace three existing employer schemes (other 3 are mentioned below):

    • Accreditation as a Talent Accredited Employer (to be replaced);
    • Approval in principle (AIP) before an employer hires worker on an Essential Skills Work Visa (to be replaced);
    • Labour Hire employers accreditation for Essential Skills Work visas (to be replaced).

    There will be two main accreditation levels that employers can apply for – standard accreditation and high-volume accreditation. Both levels will have their own set of criteria.

    Check 2: Job check – Before hiring any migrant worker, the employer must demonstrate that the job position that needs to be filled cannot be filled by New Zealanders. Applying for this “job check” will confirm that the job pays the market rate, complies with employment laws, and the employer has done a labour market test if needed.

    Check 3: Migrant worker check – This is where the migrant worker will apply for a visa. The migrant applying for the visa must fulfil the basic requirements of character, identity, and health. The migrant worker must prove that they indeed have the skills and/or qualification to fulfil the job they are aiming for. If they meet all the requirements, they will be granted a visa.

    Who Are Affected (And Who Aren’t)?

    This new employer-assisted work visa will replace six existing work visas: Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa, Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa, Essential Skills Work Visa, Essential Skills Work Visa — approved in principle, Silver Fern Job Search Visa (closed 7 October 2019), Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa.

    Please note, however, that this new visa system will not affect or change other temporary work visas such as Specific Purpose Work Visa, Post-study Work Visa, Religious Worker Work Visa, and more.

    Confused? Need Help?

    If you hold a work visa that is affected by these announced changes and are uncertain about your future in New Zealand or if you are planning to apply for a work visa but are unclear of the process – get in touch with an experienced Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA). Tap on their expertise to understand this new visa system, how it may affect you, and what steps you need to take. At Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd., we have a team of Licensed Immigration Advisers that has 50+ years of collective experience. Get in touch with us today and talk to one of the experts.

    Online Learning for International Students – Advantages, Limitations and Recommendations

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    As the world scrambles to lay their hands on COVID-19 vaccine – online learning as an outcome of the pandemic related restrictions has become a prevalent choice for all. Prospective international students who are looking to come and study in New Zealand are looking at this option so as not to elongate their break from their studies.

    There is an old saying that necessity is the mother of invention, and it still holds as proved by the innovations recently introduced in the online learning space. We can see from the universities initiatives that enrol international students, many of whom have returned to their home countries and now solely rely on e-learning platforms.

    Saves Cost of Living

    Much like anything, online learning has its shares of pros and cons. It boasts plenty of advantages. For international students, it saves the expenses of living in a foreign country. Even for the home-country students, the costs of commute and renting space near the campus are saved. Such savings can be a big difference-maker in affording a university education. Also, online learning comes with big convenience; you get to study from the comfort of your home, or wherever you are. It saves students’ time and from troubles of heading to classes.

    Enhanced Learning Experience and Returns

    Moreover, online learning can be more rewarding academically. The top universities of New Zealand have built a robust and intuitive infrastructure that promotes better understanding and more rewards; students can learn better and more effectively, which enriches them with enhanced skills and knowledge and inevitably gets them the desired grades.

    Lack of Sociability

    But all said, e-learning also has several limitations that cannot be overlooked. For one, it lacks the social aspect that students often seek and enjoy in their college life. There’s little room to meet new people and build new connections, which are incredibly important for various reasons. It helps improve students’ interpersonal skills. Also, building a network of classmates and faculty members is very helpful to discover more career opportunities.

    Maximize the Benefits, Minimize the Cons

    Students who rely on online learning are often advised to maximize this model’s pros and minimize the cons. If you’re e-learning, with the time you save, it’s essential to get other aspects of your life on track. This includes your health and fitness. Invest efforts and resources in getting yourself physically and mentally healthier. Take up extra classes and signup to other programs that can add to your skills and qualifications.

    Similarly, make efforts to communicate more with your teachers and classmates. If there are open platforms/forums available in your online classes, ask more questions and help others with answers. Reach out to more people; a simple ‘hey’ can be the start of a long friendship. Participate in different activities that aim at connecting people and building network.

    In all, as mentioned earlier, online learning has advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to the students how they make the most of this learning model.

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