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    No Teachers Despite Border Exception

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    Since the closure of New Zealand borders in March 2020, it has faced an enormous employment shortage, including teachers. As a result, few border exceptions have been allowed.

    Taking note of this shortage, in July 2021, the New Zealand Government had announced a border exception for 300 overseas qualified teachers to come to New Zealand.

    However, getting a Managed Isolation & Quarantine (MIQ) slot is a huge challenge. Recently there has been a demand for MIQ spot allocation for teachers as the shortage mounts. Only a few handfuls of teachers entered New Zealand under this policy, leaving schools to find replacement teachers for Term 1.

    Even if allowed to enter New Zealand for Term 2, teachers still have to book a MIQ slot which is like winning the lottery. There is a shortage of teachers in STEM subjects and the failure to bring in teachers will affect students.

    Since the announcement of the policy last July, the Government has moved at a snail’s pace to open the application system for teachers in November 2021. In addition to this, the Christmas holidays left very little time for recruitment, visa processing & MIQ booking. In December 2021 the Secretary of Education shockingly announced that no teachers had arrived as they were unable to book MIQ slots and that they wouldn’t arrive until term 2.

    Education Minister Chris Hipkin’s inaction has cost students dearly. There is a demand that some MIQ spaces be kept aside for incoming teachers to enable them to begin from Term 1. The Minister has been criticized for not being able to get teachers before 1 November or having MIQ spots reserved for them. As a result, students already affected by the lockdowns will have to pay a heavy price for this.

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    Here is the Outline for the New Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Process

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    What is employer accreditation?

    An accredited employer is an employer who is accredited i.e. officially authorized & recognized by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to employ migrant workers.

    Why should New Zealand employers apply for accreditation?

    INZ is making it compulsory for NZ employers to get accredited if they want to hire migrant workers. This is to ensure all standard requirements are met like the business is genuine & compliant, committed to settling migrants & minimize exploitation.

    What is an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

    The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a new temporary work visa that will be introduced from 4 July 2022. This visa category is slowly replacing six temporary work visas in existence with a streamlined single visa process. This means, going forward migrant workers can only be hired under the new visa category provided the employers are accredited.

    When can employers apply for accreditation?

    Employers will be able to apply for accreditation from 9th May 2022

    What is the 3- Step visa application process?

    Step 1: Getting Accredited

    Any employer who wants to hire migrant workers on the AEWV must gain accreditation. This is a new type of accreditation so even if an employer has been accredited under the previous system, they will still have to apply for accreditation.

    The level of accreditation will depend on the number of migrant workers required to be hired annually.

    What are the different levels of accreditation?
    • Standard accreditation– for employers wanting to hire up to five migrants at one time.
    • High volume accreditation – for employers wanting to hire six or more migrants at one time.

    Note: Franchisees and employers placing migrant workers on AEWV with controlling third parties (e.g. labour-hire companies) must meet additional requirements.

    Step 2: The Job Check

    After gaining accreditation, a job check must be done for each job an employer wants to hire migrant labour for. A migrant worker can be hired on an AEWV only if the job check has been passed. Employers must pay for a job check.

    What is covered in a job check?
    • If the job pays the market rate
    • If the employment terms and conditions comply with New Zealand employment laws and standards
    • Labour Market Test (LMT), if required

    If a migrant job applicant is not hired, the employer can offer the job to another suitable candidate, the job check does not have to be repeated.

    Step 3: Migrant Worker Check

    A migrant worker must meet the health and character requirements, and identity requirements and have the skills and experience stipulated in the job check.

    What is the Labour Market Test?

    The prerequisite where an employer must ensure and confirm that there is no NZ citizen or resident suitable for the advertised job before recruiting a migrant worker.

    A Labour Market Test (LMT) secures that,
    • The job has been adequately advertised
    • The vacancy has been listed with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) if the pay is below the median wage
    • Suitable New Zealanders have had the opportunity to apply for the job.

    An approved job check will be valid for six months or until the employer’s accreditation lapses, whichever comes earlier. Multiple positions for the same job can be included in a one job check provided the job details are similar (the same occupation, pay range, region/ city of work etc.)

    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) plans on introducing a pathway to residence in the future for those who have held an AEWV for 2 years and paid 200% of the median wage.

    Do you want to become a New Zealand accredited employer?

    Get in touch with Immigration Advisors New Zealand Ltd, which provides up-to-date immigration information so you can consider opportunities and prepare yourself for the future. To know all the required procedures, contact us at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.

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    English Requirement to Study, Work and Live in New Zealand

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    2021 has been the year of transition for the English language sector. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has affected the English language teaching sector resulting in a fall in the number of students & loss of revenue.

    English language tests are in the spotlight as the world has adapted to people studying and/or working from home.

     TOEFL created the IBT Home Edition to benefit those who live away from test centres and to keep the process going. Also, IDP acquired the British Council IELTS operations in India which raised multiple questions. In addition, language learning apps like Duolingo and Basuu gained popularity.

    While New Zealand has shut its borders to the rest of the works since the onset of the pandemic, some member schools have continued teaching students onshore and offshore online. English New Zealand, the spokes group of the English sector in New Zealand, advocates prioritizing international students. Hopefully, the opening of the NZ border to fully vaccinated individuals in April 2022 will bring in international students who are waiting to begin their studies onshore.

    English is spoken & written by most New Zealanders. If you want to study, work, and live in New Zealand, then knowledge of the English language is necessary. The English language requirement varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for.

    For the Skilled Migrant Category visa, minimum English language requirements must be met by the principal applicant, their partner & dependent children. There are different requirements for principal applicants and their partners/dependent children for Investor & Entrepreneur Visas.

    English language requirement for Residence from Work Visas depends on which particular visa you apply for. However, all applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for parent category visas.

    Some Work Visa categories like the Working Holiday Maker visa have an English language requirement. For others, a functional level of English is required to enable you to undertake employment in New Zealand. The requirement level will depend on the employer’s requirements and the job description.

    There is no English language set for Student Visas. However, some education providers, especially at the tertiary level, require a certain level of English proficiency before an offer of a place is given. This will vary from one provider to another; hence it is best to determine the requirements before applying for a visa.

    To know about the English language tests acceptable by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), please click on the link here.

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    Border Exceptions for RSE and Teachers and Air Border Order for Australians

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    RSE Border Exceptions

    As per the immigration instructions, the annual limit on the number of visas issued under Recognized Seasonal Employment (RSE) capped at 14,400 for each year ends on 30th June.  For the year ending on 30th June 2022, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that this annual limit includes people who entered New Zealand on the RSE Limited Visa and are currently onshore and holding a limited visa on 1st February 2022.

    These instructions are effective from 2nd January 2022.

    Revised Air Border Order for Australians

    Furthermore, INZ has announced that persons holding an Australian passport, or Australian permanent residence visa or Australian resident visa may be granted residence on arrival in New Zealand if they are not excluded under Sec 15 or Sec 16 of the Immigration Act 2009.  Despite this, the immigration officer may decline to grant residence to a person if they have not complied with an obligation specified in any order made under section 11 of the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020.

    These instructions are effective from 16th January 2022.

    Teachers’ Class Exception

    Additionally, an amendment has been made to the teacher class exceptions, where the eligibility criteria have been removed. The only requirement to be met is that the Early Learning teachers and Primary/Secondary teachers in State and State-integrated schools must be certificated and registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

    These instructions are effective from 16th January 2022.

    If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.  Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

    Update on Processing Residence Applications and Domestic Student Criteria

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    Overview

    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the general instructions on the order and method of processing visa applications have been updated. This updating indicates that resident visa applications will be prioritised in date order (unless other priority criteria apply), regardless of whether the applicant is onshore or offshore.

    In other words, offshore residence applications will now be allocated and processed in the same order as onshore applications unless they fulfil additional prioritising requirements.

    Please read the Amendment Circular by INZ reflecting this change here for complete details.

    2021 Resident Visa

    INZ continues to prioritize the processing of the Resident Visa for 2021. Because of the streamlined application and evaluation process, these applications will be processed faster than skilled residence applications, such as Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) or Residence from Work (RFW), because of the streamlined application and evaluation process. As a result, INZ will handle most of these Resident Visa applications for 2021 within a year.

    While the majority of the INZ skilled residence staff will be assigned to processing 2021 Resident Visa applications, they will still keep a small team of Immigration Officers on-hand. INZ will process skilled residence applications where the principal applicant is not eligible for the new 2021 Resident Visa or chooses not to apply.

    INZ is giving offshore resident visa applicants more information about their possibilities. For detailed information on the 2021 Resident Visa, please read here.

    Tertiary aged children will be given the status of domestic students

    Beginning early January 2022, children aged 17 to 25 (inclusive) who are eligible to be included in their parents’ 2021 Resident Visa application will be considered domestic students for tertiary study until 31st December 2023.

    They can apply for a dependent child student visa, which will allow them to attend any tertiary provider as a domestic student if approved.

    Successful candidates may be given a visa with the same expiration date as their parents’ temporary visa or until 31st December 2023. (whichever comes first).

    Enrolment Evidence

    If the student wants to work part-time for 20 hours per week, proof of enrolment is required unless the applicant’s parent has previously applied for a 2021 Resident Visa that includes the applicant as a dependent (at the time of filing their student visa application).

    If the applicant does not desire work rights, proof of enrolment is not necessary.

    Process for the application

    In the interim, applications should be submitted on paper using the INZ 1012 – Student Visa Application form. INZ is working on creating an online form for this visa.

    By the 7th January 2022, an Amendment Circular including immigration guidelines will be issued.

    To understand the definition of domestic student in New Zealand, please read here.

    If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219. Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

    New Border Exceptions For Skilled Workers

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    On 13 December 2021, the New Zealand Government announced new border class exceptions to bring skilled workers into New Zealand while the borders are still shut.

    One of the border class exceptions is for the technology sector, allowing 600 much-needed specialist tech workers, their partners, and dependent children to enter New Zealand.

    The NZ tech sector continued to expand even during the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to an increase in the demand for talent.

    The aim is to help those tech sector areas most in need of overseas talent like software development, product managers, cyber security, and interactive media.

    The class exception includes four categories of workers: Software and Application Programmers, ICT Managers, ICT Security Specialists and Multimedia Specialists. In addition, an annual salary threshold has been set, which will have to be met.

    The Government has been working closely with the tech sector to address their challenges. This is part of the Government’s phased approach of reconnecting New Zealand with the rest of the world. It is currently working on the finer details of this scheme and hopes to have it operational by early 2022.

    Another border exception is for 180 external auditors who meet certain requirements, their partners & dependent children.

    Besides the above, some existing border exceptions have been renewed for 200 rural contractors, 40 shearers, 615 deep-sea fishing crew, 30 travellers per month nominated by the Australian Department of Foreign Trade (DFAT) to transit New Zealand 550 cargo crew servicing the Pacific.

    The already existing border exception for 200 dairy workers has been changed – the split between the number of assistant dairy farm managers and dairy farm assistants has been removed, and the wage requirement of the latter has been increased.

    All welcome the border exceptions as they bring much-needed respite to the different sectors affected by the pandemic for the past two years. More information regarding the border exceptions will be announced in the new year.

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    Entry Permissions for Offshore Temporary and Resident Visa Holders

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    The instructions issued vide this amendment circular allows changes to immigration instructions. These changes will:

    • Allow eligible resident visa holders who were granted their resident visa offshore to enter New Zealand for the first time on that visa (provided the entry permission instructions which applied on the date they submitted their application allow this), and
    • Make clear the policy intent of the Immigration Act 2009 (the Act) concerning decision-making for the grant of a visa or entry permission for temporary and resident visa applications.

    Under immigration instructions E7.1, which deals with the processing of applications, it is highlighted that

    • An immigration officer, while determining a temporary application from an offshore person, must have no reason to believe that person would be refused entry permission if the visa is granted.
    • The immigration officer should also consider the most recent version of the relevant Border Entry instructions when the application was made.

    In a significant clarification, a mention is made that an immigration officer, while making decisions as related to these immigration instructions, is not required to consider whether the applicant is likely to be granted entry permission as an exception to instructions.

    It is understandable that with so many policy changes and the exceptions to the same, you may have questions or concerns.

    If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.  Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

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    The 2021 Interim Visa of Immigration NZ

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    First came the 2021 Resident Visa. Now comes the 2021 Interim Visa by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

    What is the 2021 Interim Visa?

    If during the process of awaiting a decision on your application for 2021 Resident visa, your current visa expires, then INZ will give you the 2021 Interim Visa so that you can remain lawful in New Zealand.

    How to get the 2021 Interim Visa

    If you apply for the 2021 Resident Visa and your current visa expires in the next 7 days you will automatically be granted a 2021 Interim Visa. You do not have to go through the hassle of applying for a visa. It comes into effect the day after the current visa expires. The e-visa will be sent by INZ with proper duration & conditions.

    Conditions

    The 2021 Interim Visa will have the same conditions as your current visa provided you hold a work or a visitor visa.

    For example: If you hold a Student Visa, you will be granted open student visa conditions, allowing you to study any programme in any educational institute at any location.

    Duration

    The 2021 Interim Visa will be valid for 12 months unless the Resident Visa application is declined or withdrawn within this 12-month period.

    If you visa application is declined or withdrawn, the 2021 Interim visa will expire 2 months from the decision date.

    Further temporary visa

    Some applicants may want to apply for a further temporary visa instead of getting the 2021 Interim Visa. For example: You may want to move from work to study.

    In such cases you must apply for a further temporary visa before your current visa expires. If you do not do so, you will automatically be issued the 2021 Interim Visa and will not be able to apply for a further visa.

    Resident Visa – if declined or withdrawn

    If your 2021 Resident visa is declined or withdrawn, you will be able to apply for further visas only if you hold or have applied for a temporary visa (NOT an interim visa)

    Get in touch with Immigration Advisors New Zealand Ltd, which provides up-to-date immigration information so you can consider opportunities and prepare yourself for the future. To know all the required procedures, contact us at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.

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    Certainty for Offshore Resident Visa Holders

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    The amended instructions issued vide this amendment circular allows entry permission to be given to those resident visa holders who were granted their visa while outside New Zealand and are arriving in New Zealand for the first time while holding that visa. However, the changes have been related to those entry permission instructions in place when they applied for a residence visa.

    These amendments will allow entry into New Zealand by Immigration NZ to those visa holders who applied for their resident visas before NZ Immigration put COVID-19 border restrictions.

    Changes also mention that entry into New Zealand will be allowed to people granted a 2021 Resident Visa while they are outside of New Zealand.

    The amendment circular mentions clearly that entry permission includes the holder of a resident visa granted while outside of New Zealand who:

    • Applied for that resident visa on or before 30th November 2021; and
    • Is arriving in New Zealand for the first time as the holder of that visa; and
    • The entry permission instructions in effect on the date of the resident visa application allowed holders of that visa to travel to and enter New Zealand.

    The entry permission covers those who applied for a resident visa on or after 1st December 2021 and were granted a resident visa outside of New Zealand under the 2021 Resident Visa Category.

    However, a person subject may still be granted entry permission by an immigration officer, or by the Minister of Immigration, as an exception to instructions under s 108(9) or s109(7) of the Immigration Act 2009.

    It is understandable that with so many policy changes and the exceptions to the same, you may have questions or concerns.

    If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.  Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

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    ‘Skilled’ Criterion of the 2021 Resident Visa

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    The announcement of the new 2021 Resident Visa on 30th September 2021 by the New Zealand Government has been welcomed by many migrants in the country as it offers an easy pathway to residence.

    To be eligible for the new 2021 Resident Visa, applicants must have been in New Zealand on 29th September 2021 and be on an eligible visa or have applied for one before 29th September that is subsequently granted.

    Besides the two mandatory criteria, applicants must also meet any one of the following criteria –‘settled’, ‘skilled’ or ‘scarce’. In this article, we will talk about the ‘skilled’ criterion.

    What is the ‘skilled’ criterion?

    Applicants must ordinarily be paid at least NZD$27 per hour for an average of at least 30 hours per week on 29th September 2021 and on the date they apply for their new 2021 Resident Visa, to be eligible under the ‘skilled’ criteria.

    Also, if an applicant has made an application for any visa, variation of conditions or requested reconsideration for an eligible visa that was subsequently granted and the applicant had an offer of employment with a remuneration of NZD$27 or more as on 29th September 2021

    Those who are under contract services can qualify under this criterion provided they have a consistent history of contract work and a current service contract.

    There is some respite for those temporarily impacted by COVID-19-related business disruption. They must be able to demonstrate that they were previously paid atleast NZD$27 per hour before the pandemic.

    It is to be noted that employment-related allowances and performance bonuses are not included in the salary calculation.

    Evidence Required

    • An employment agreement or a letter from their employer confirming the pay and hours; and
    • A bank statement or Inland Revenue summary of income or payslips

    An important thing to remember is that evidence may be required to demonstrate an applicant’s current remuneration as well as their remuneration as on 29th September 2021.

    For those who are paid less than NZD $27 per hour, they may be eligible for the new 2021 Resident Visa only if their occupation is considered scarce.

    SO if you are confident that you meet the ‘skilled’ criterion of the new 2021 Resident Visa? Don’t miss the chance to gain easy residency in New Zealand!

    Get in touch with the expert team of Licensed Immigration Advisers at Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd., which provides up-to-date immigration information so you can consider opportunities and prepare yourself for the future. To know all the required processes, email us at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.

    Changes To Compassionate Entry Border Exceptions Criteria Announced By INZ

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    Changes have been made to immigration instructions for people who are allowed to travel to New Zealand while there are border restrictions in place.  The ‘compassionate entrance exceptions‘ criteria establishes exceptions for family and medical grounds for travel. It also confirms that a humanitarian situation occurring outside of New Zealand has no bearing on a request to visit the country.

    People who meet the ‘compassionate entry requirements’ or who have a valid invitation to apply (ITA) based on previous humanitarian requirements are now eligible for critical purpose travel to New Zealand.

    Compassionate Entry Requirements

    A person meets the compassionate entry requirements, if they have an extraordinary family or medical circumstances that necessitates immediate travel to New Zealand over and above any other country.

    Factors that are not considered relevant when determining if the applicant meets the compassionate entry requirements whether:

    • The applicant has been impacted by a humanitarian situation occurring outside of New Zealand
    • The applicant has submitted an application, sponsorship registration or an Expression of Interest for a New Zealand visa

    Compassionate Entry Requirements For Family Reasons

    This includes unusual family-related circumstances that necessitate a person’s travel to New Zealand to provide support, in order to avoid serious harm.  The factors to be considered here are:

    • The applicant has a close personal connection/relationship to someone in New Zealand, either through family or otherwise
    • Whether the circumstance entails unusual family trauma or the provision of assistance for a juvenile/minor
    • Whether the applicant’s close personal connection in New Zealand has any alternative support choices
    • Whether New Zealand is their main place of residence and the length of time they have been away from New Zealand

    An important thing to note here is that the separation of close family members as a result of COVID-19 does not fulfil the compassionate entrance level in itself. Alternate border exceptions, such as the family relationships category, have been introduced by the New Zealand Government to allow entrance of such certain groups.

    Compassionate Entry Requirements For Medical Treatment

    • If a person is seeking entry on compassionate grounds because they require medical care/treatment in New Zealand, must have the support of the Ministry of Health or a District Health Board
    • An exception will not be granted if the applicant can adequately delay or receive treatment outside of New Zealand

    It is understandable that with so many policy changes and the exceptions to the same, you may have questions or concerns.

    If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.  Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

    INZ Is Launching Improved Immigration Online On 31 January, 2022

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    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that on January 31, 2022, it would launch the improved Immigration Online systems. You can watch a recorded version of the webinar by INZ here.

    Even Visitor Visas can be applied for using the improved Immigration Online system starting January 31, 2022 (Critical Purpose Visitor Visa are excluded for now).

    Throughout 2022, more visa types will begin to shift to the upgraded system. However, paper applications will continue to be available.

    Any external factors that could influence this timeline, such as changes to COVID-19 alert levels, will be checked regularly. For more information on the improvements to the Immigration Online system, please visit the INZ website.

    Border Settings

    Recently, the New Zealand Government announced that its borders will gradually open beginning in early 2022. Official communication of the same is available on the Beehive website.

    It’s vital to know that not all foreign nationals will be eligible to enter New Zealand from April 30, 2022. However, NZ Government websites are best to stay updated with changes when they happen.

    Due to COVID-19 travel limitations, temporary visa applications from outside New Zealand or a quarantine-free travel zone are still suspended. The INZ website has detailed information about border restrictions relating to COVID-19.

    If you have queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219. Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

    INZ Prioritises The Processing Of Residence Visa Class Applications

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    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced changes to the general instructions regarding prioritising the order and manner of processing residence class visa applications.  These changes came into effect on 24 November 2021.

    Residence class visa applications which includes the 2021 Resident Visa, Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) or Residence from Work will be processed in lodgment date order. 

    Further prioritization criteria will apply within each category.

    Priority will be granted to applications submitted before 1st March 2022 for the 2021 Resident Visa category if the candidate had as of 29 September 2021:

    • Made an application for residence under the SMC; or
    • Made an application for residence under Residence form Work Category; or
    • Submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) for SMC; and
    • The application or EOI, includes a dependent child aged 17 years or above

    Prioritization will also be given to certain permanent residence class visa categories such as:

    • Afghan Emergency Resettlement Category
    • Refugee and Protection Category
    • Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category
    • Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category Pilot

    Furthermore, priority will also be given to any other residence class visa applications where the applicant is in New Zealand or is in a country that is a Quarantine Free Travel (QFT) Zone and has lodged a residence class visa application from that country.

    If you have queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219.  Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

    2021 Resident Visa Update On Interim Visa and Processing

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    On 1 December 2021 at 6.00 am, Phase 1 of the 2021 Resident Visa opens to applicants. To better prepare the applicants for this, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has provided some updates.

    Document checklist

    Immigration New Zealand has provided an application document checklist to ensure that applicants have the relevant documents before applying for the visa.

    Also, INZ has made an informative video explaining the process and criteria to help the applicants apply under Phase 1.

    Interim Visas

    To ensure that applicants awaiting a decision on the 2021 Resident Visa remain lawful in New Zealand, INZ will grant interim visas of up to 12 months while the applications are under process.

    The interim visa will allow the applicant the same rights as their current temporary visa.

    Applicants will not have to apply for an interim visa as INZ will automatically issue an e-visa up to 7 days before the current visa expires unless the applicant has lodged a temporary visa application.

    More information about interim visa requirements & conditions can be found here.

    Visa Processing

    The last date for submitting applications is 31 July 2022 so there is plenty of time.

    Priority has been given to the processing of 2021 Resident Visa applications under the General Instructions Order.

    Updates regarding processing timeframes will be provided regularly on the INZ website from early December onwards.

    Get in touch with us at Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd., which provides up-to-date immigration information so you can consider opportunities and prepare yourself for the future. To know all the required processes and information contact us at contact@nzimmigration.info or call +64 09 3790219.

    Maximum Stay Period Removed For Some RSE Ltd Visa Holders

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    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announces that the maximum stay periods in New Zealand for some Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa holders have been removed from the immigration instructions.

    The maximum time of stay in New Zealand does not apply if the applicant:

    • is applying for a further RSE Limited Visa from inside NZ; and
    • holds an RSE Limited Visa; and
    • has remained in New Zealand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

    These instructions are effective from 22nd November 2021. If you have queries or require assistance regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219. Our experienced team of Licensed Immigration Advisers will be happy to guide you.

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