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Border Exemption For Dairy Farm Staff

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

The Government has decided to grant border exceptions for 200 dairy farm workers and their families, comprising of 150 Herd Managers or Assistant Farm Managers and 50 Farm Assistants (for critical need areas only).

It is likely to take at least 3 months from when the first application is made to DairyNZ before the migrant worker is available to work on the farm.
There are both employer and employee eligibility criteria to be fulfilled.
A prioritisation criterion will be applied if the demand exceeds 200 workers.

The application and approval will be handled by DairyNZ and MPI. The visa processes will be handled by Immigration NZ (INZ).

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INZ Refunding Levies and Fees For Visa Applications That Cannot Be Approved

Posted on July 7, 2021 by admin

The Minister of Immigration has decided to lapse visa applications that cannot be approved due to the ongoing border restrictions. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will refund application fees and levies for people who applied for a temporary visa from outside New Zealand before or after 10 August 2020.

Immigration New Zealand currently has about 50,000 temporary visa applications on hand that will be refunded mainly visitor, student and work visa applications.

Applications excluded from lapsing and refunding are:

Applications made from a COVID-19 quarantine free travel zone where you have notified INZ in writing before 30 June 2021 that you are still in a COVID-19 quarantine free travel zone, and want your application to be processed.
Applications based on a relationship (partner or dependent children) to a New Zealand citizen, residence class visa holder or temporary visa holder.
Work visa applications under any of the following categories: Post-study work, Work to Residence, Entrepreneur Work Visa Category and Global Impact Visa Categories.
An application for a work visa to arrange the transfer to, and investment of funds in, New Zealand after your application for residence under the Investor 1 or Investor 2 Category has been approved in principle.
Applications based on a relationship (partner or dependent children) to a principal applicant with a temporary visa application that is listed above.

Applicants already in New Zealand whose existing temporary visa was automatically extended by special direction will be contacted by INZ. They can choose to withdraw or proceed with their application.

The affected visa applicants do not have to ask for a refund as INZ will email them or their representative over the next few months when their refund is being processed.

For applications submitted and paid online, the credit card used will be refunded. If a third party has made the payment on the applicant’s behalf (such as a Licensed Immigration Adviser), it is the applicant & representative’s responsibility to arrange reimbursement of the refund as INZ will not mediate between them. In some cases, INZ may need the refund request form to be completed to make sure the refund is given to the correct bank account.

Future applications will not be affected by this.

If you have any queries or would need more clarification regarding this, please contact please contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd by sending an email at contact@nzimmigration.info or call us on +64 09 3790219.

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INZ Evaluates Hundreds Of Visa Applications Mistakenly Cut Down

Posted on July 6, 2021 by admin

According to the immigration policy of 2018, a three-year post study open work visa is to be granted to students depending on their level of qualification. Under this policy, there is no requirement for an employment/job offer letter.

Under the same criteria, many students applied for a three-year work visa. Then a policy favouring more “skilled” students came into effect in November 2020.

Students were happy and waiting for the final call from the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) office. However, immigration officers misinterpreted the policy and granted only a one-year visa to such students.

Two students filed a complaint regarding the same because they had visas on August 8, 2018 and met the criteria to receive the three-year open work visas but were instead given a one-year visa.

Both students’ complaints were investigated together by the ombudsman chief as they were made on the same basis and it was concluded that NZ Visa officers had not followed the actual policy.

Subsequently, INZ said it had amended its guidance to officers to accurately reflect the Cabinet’s intention and extended both complainants’ visas for a further two years.

At the time of the ombudsman’s investigation, Immigration NZ identified about 500 more people in a similar situation as the two complainants who may have been given shorter visas than they were eligible for.

Immigration NZ border and visa operations head Nicola Hogg while discussing the issues with one of the media houses stated that after looking at the matter more closely, it had reduced this number to 265 that may have been wrongly given shorter post-study work visas.

She further said that after the department was notified of the first complaint made to the Office of the Ombudsman in June 2020, “immigration instructions were amended to reflect that only those studying an eligible qualification would be granted a two-year or three-year post-study work visa and a public clarification was issued”.

INZ is in the process of identifying and rectifying the visa validity issue.

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Business & Management

Posted on July 6, 2021 by admin

“Good Manager is the one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way”

An Overview of Business & Management Skills

Our society could never exist as we know it today nor improve without a steady stream of leaders or managers to guide its organizations. We live in a volatile time. Getting into the best management school is a pilot project for every parent.

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Management or Business is the discipline of higher education by which students are taught to be business leaders, directors, managers, executives, and administrators.

How great is it to learn all these disciplines in an international environment to develop the skills and knowledge to have a successful business career contributing to a strong economy?

Scope of Business or Management in New Zealand

For taking up the right job, it’s essential to choose the best place and institution. Business or management students in New Zealand gain a world-class education and internationally recognised qualifications, and the practical skills to transform existing businesses or start their own.

Leading academics will support you in thinking critically, developing your ideas, and relating them to real-life business situations. You will carry out project work in the industry, network with business leaders, and undertake internships, study tours and business competitions.

New Zealand offers an inspiring lifestyle, which encourages you to balance your studies with time off to follow your interests and explore the country. Students get an option of working while studying, which can be an excellent way to gain NZ work experience and help you while studying abroad.

A student may work up to 20 hours per week and full-time during the summer holidays. Masters by research or PhD students may work full-time throughout their studies.

Study Pathway

For international students Business or Management courses usually range from Diplomas to Bachelors or even Masters. There are also opportunities for Graduate Diploma and Postgraduate study. Length of study varies depending upon the course selected. The providers could be University, Institute of Technology or Polytechnic (ITP) and Private Training Establishment (PTE).

Skill Development

Employability skills build on the key competencies in The New Zealand Curriculum to help students understand how these competencies ‘look and feel’ in the workplace. Workplace competencies are best developed in authentic contexts, like work experience, however, there a range of ways to contextualise learning and introduce the world of work into the curriculum. Some skills that get developed are as mentioned below:

To be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of professional practices
To be able to communicate effectively in multicultural business environments
Obtain skills related to flexibility, teamwork and project management
To be able to effectively collaborate with others in diverse teams and reflect on their contributions and on the teams’ processes and ability to achieve outcomes

Career Prospects

There is a huge demand for good leaders and skilled managers across the world. After successful completion of international qualification wide variety of jobs are available. Some of the skilled job profile have been appended below.

Purchasing & Supply Officer, Management Consultant, Project Manager, Human Resource Adviser, Personal Assistant and Production Manager to name a few

Check out these job- search websites. They might help to get you thinking about industries you may not have thought of.

What are you waiting for? Contact Immigration Adviser New Zealand Ltd at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219 to know about the eligibility criteria and list of university/institute offering business & management courses.

Temporary Work Visa Transition Information For Employers

Posted on June 22, 2021 by admin

With effect from 1 November 2021, a single Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) replaces the following six temporary work visas:

Essential Skills Work Visa
Essential Skills Work Visa — approved in principle
Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa
Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa
Silver Fern Job Search Visa (closed 7 October 2019)
Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa

Effect On Employers Hiring Migrants

As a precursor to the new Accredited Employer Work Visa policy, three of the existing accreditation and approval in principle policies stand non-effective from 30 June 2021. The three policies declared non-effective from 30 June 2021 are:

Accredited Employer (Talent- Accredited Employer)
Approval in Principle (Essential Skills)
Labour Hire Accreditation (Essential Skills)

As evident, those employers unable to apply for a new status or renew a current status under these policies will no longer be able to do so from 30 June 2021.

Effect On Migrant Employees

Until 31 October 2021, Migrants will be able to apply for temporary work visas, like Essential Skills and Talent (Accredited Employer) Work to Residence visa. Thereafter, Accredited Employer Work Visa will have to be applied for.

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Application Process

The new AEWV application process will be a three-step employer-led process. Before hiring a migrant on the AEWV employers form 01 November 2021 onwards will need to:

Have accreditation under the new system.
Apply for a job check to New Zealanders availability.
Request a migrant worker to apply for a visa.

As part of the job check, the migrant will need to meet the skills and experience stipulated by the employer for the role.

Just So That You Know

Employers will be able to hire migrants under the Essential Skills visa category without accreditation or approval in principle, up until 31 October 2021.
Employers who already employ a migrant on a temporary work visa don’t need to keep their accreditation active for the duration of the migrant’s visa.

Important Timelines To Remember

Employers who depend on the migrant workforce in their business must be mindful of important timelines in the interest of their employees.

To be able to use one of these employer accreditation or approval in principle policies between now and 31 October 2021, holding appropriate status is critical e.g

If your current status is due to expire between now and 31 October 2021, and you want to use it over this time, you must apply to renew this by 30 June 2021.
If your status isn’t due to expire before 31 October 2021, you don’t need to do anything at this time.
New applications must be submitted by 30 June 2021. As long as they are submitted by this date, they will continue to be processed.

Additional Information For Migrants

The changes to accredited employer work visas will not affect other work visas holders under this new regime.
Migrants who have a Work to Residence visa can still apply for residence after 31 October 2021.
Migrants who have a current temporary work visa will not be affected by these changes as long as they meet their visa conditions and their visa remains valid.

Temporary Work Visas Not Affected Under New Policy

Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa
Working holiday schemes
Post-study Work Visa
Fishing Crew Work Visa
Religious Worker Work Visa
Specific Purpose Work Visa
Partnership work visas including Partner of a Worker Work Visa, Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa, and a Partner of a Student Work Visa.
Work visas granted for international or humanitarian reasons, such as domestic staff of diplomats, consular and official staff, and for refugee or protection status claimants.

Conclusion

Employers will be able to apply for accreditation from late September, ahead of the 1 November 2021 introduction date.
Employers don’t need to be accredited in the new system by 1 November 2021 if they do not plan to start hiring migrants on AEWVs at this time.
Employers only need to be accredited under the new system to start hiring migrants on AEWVs.
Employers who want to start hiring migrants on AEWVs soon after 1 November 2021 should consider applying during the pre-accreditation period.
Businesses employing migrants who hold a current talent or essential skill visa don’t need to become accredited until they want to hire someone on the new visa.

If you have any queries regarding any of the temporary work visa, please contact us. Our team of experienced Licenced Immigration Advisers is here to assist you with all your immigration-related

queries and confusions; please contact us by sending an email at contact@nzimmigration.info or call us on +64 09 3790219

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Study Online: Academic Mobility vs Physical Mobility

Posted on June 2, 2021 by admin

Parents and students worldwide are looking at options where the inability to travel can be overcome while the borders are closed. The pandemic has taught the world all the possible new ways of survival.

The education industry has responded by tapping into the vast potential of online learning while most of the world’s students have barriers to their physical mobility. The virtual mobility has emerged as a means by which those unable to move physically across borders can enjoy some of the qualities and benefits of international education.

International student education was always important, but now it is getting transformed. While the short-term picture is not very encouraging, the long-term picture is healthier.

New Zealand education providers have been at the forefront of this transformation, and “Studying in New Zealand – Online“ is increasingly becoming popular. Getting a degree from world ranked universities of New Zealand is a dream of many young students, which is now within reach. It also comes with benefits that have are being highlighted here to motivate you further.

Is it affordable and doable?

Studying abroad used to be an expensive affair till the pandemic. Now, students who want to start online can pay tuition fees per paper vis-a-vis earlier, where they had to pay yearly. They also save on living costs. For deserving students, scholarships are also available.

The students can start the course online, and when borders open, transition into face to face classes after visa approval. The learning processes aren’t rigid anymore in the online format; teaching lessons and completing assignments are all flexible.

The benefits are innumerable, and students also get to know the NZ learning environment sitting in the comfort of their own home.

What if the border closure persists?

The efforts and emotions put into completing the degree don’t go in vain, even if the borders remain closed for a more extended period than expected.

A student who is enrolled in a master’s program has an option to complete a few papers online at their own pace and convenience, take a break after that and complete remaining papers on-campus after the border opens.

Post-study work visa eligibility

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has stipulated that students who commence their studies online from overseas and then transfer to study on campus in New Zealand at a later date are eligible to apply for a post-study work visa. However, they must still complete 30 weeks of full-time study in New Zealand. We at Immigration Advisers New Zealand factor this into our counselling and immigration advice to you.

Commencing your study offshore online does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa. You must still meet the normal immigration requirements of a student visa application (such as funds, health and character requirements). However, you stand your best chance by going through us at Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd.

Current Partnership-Based Visa Instruction for The Partners of New Zealand Citizens and Residents When The Borders are Closed

Posted on May 3, 2021 by admin

New Zealand border restrictions have kept many souls apart and this is a grim situation for the couples. But the situation is getting better for the couples staying miles apart because New Zealand borders are re-opened to those who are planning to reunite with their offshore partners. Hence, a celebratory moment for the ones who are living away from their families.

Eligibility Criteria

Immigration New Zealand instruction states that you may be eligible for the partnership-based visa if

• your New Zealand partner is eligible to support your application; and
• you and your partner are living together in a genuine and stable relationship; and
• your partnership meets the Immigration NZ’s minimum requirement for the recognition of partnership; and
• health and character requirements are met.

Partnership- based Visa categories

Culturally Arrange marriage – Temporary visitor visa

This category is for those who have married overseas to a New Zealand citizen or resident but were not able to live together after marriage due to work commitments. You must apply under this category within 3 months from the date of your wedding. To be eligible for this visa you must be able to demonstrate that the marriage follows an identified & recognized cultural tradition. You are also required to provide verifiable documentary evidence to show that you have a genuine intent to live together in a stable relationship.

Partner of New Zealander – Temporary Visitor or work visa

This requires you and your New Zealander partner to be living together in a genuine and stable relationship. You are required to provide verifiable documentary evidence to show that you meet the living together requirement. Based on the duration of your relationship/living together, you would be eligible for a visitor or work visa.

Partner of New Zealander – Resident Visa (Onshore and offshore applicants)

This requires you and your New Zealand partner to be living together in a genuine and stable relationship for at least twelve months at the time of lodgement of your application. You are required to provide documentary evidence for a minimum of 12 months to show that you meet the living together requirement.

Critical Purpose Visitor Visa (Border exemption) Offshore applicants

As per the criteria, citizens of ‘visa waiver’ countries are mandated to meet few policies, including living together in genuine and stable relationship criteria. For the ‘non-visa waiver’ countries the applicants should be ordinarily resident in New Zealand or traveling with their New Zealand partners.

Common Factors considered by Immigration Officers

● Genuineness of the relationship
● Duration and stability of the relationship
● Financial dependence/interdependence
● Future commitment towards the relationship
● Children together and their care-taking arrangements
● Public recognition of the relationship
● Intentions for entering into the relationship
● Commitment to a shared life

The most common reason for not receiving a partnership visa

• INZ is not satisfied that you are in a genuine and stable relationship with a New Zealand citizen/resident.
• There are outstanding Bona fides/Character issues/Health issues.

These situations demand a well-skilled and informed expert who can assure your visa approval and this calls for experts’ assistance. Our team of experienced licensed immigration advisers is here to assist you with all your immigration-related queries and confusions, please contact Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd by sending an email at contact@nzimmigration.info or call us on +64 09 3790219

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