Preparing Now – Steps for Employers There is still uncertainty... read more
Preparing Now – Steps for Employers There is still uncertainty surrounding the finer details of the new Accredited Employer Work...
Compulsory Employer Accreditation and Work Visa Category Framework: Employer Update
On 7 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released some additional... read more
On 7 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released some additional information about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). ...
Immigration / April 14, 2021
Termination of Migrant Workers – Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations
The recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision Dilshaad... read more
The recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision Dilshaad Gill v Restaurant Brands Limited provides some key learnings for employers supporting...
Immigration / March 24, 2021
Immigration Update
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has just announced some welcome... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has just announced some welcome changes to its policy. We set these out below: Employer-assisted work...
Immigration / December 22, 2020
Under the Magnifying Glass – Scrutiny of Employment by Immigration New Zealand
A recent Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) decision highlights... read more
A recent Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) decision highlights the detail in which INZ will scrutinise employment conditions in assessing...
Immigration / November 18, 2020
Immigration Updates – New Visa Category, Further Automatic Visa Extensions and Policy Tweaks
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently announced a number... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently announced a number of welcome changes to assist temporary visa holders in New Zealand....
Immigration / September 22, 2020
Temporary Work Visa changes
In May 2020, the Government introduced temporary powers to manage... read more
In May 2020, the Government introduced temporary powers to manage the impact of COVID-19 on immigration matters. Then on 7...
Immigration / July 22, 2020
Work Visa Changes
We recently advised you that the Government was introducing changes... read more
We recently advised you that the Government was introducing changes to temporary work visas here. The Government has provided further...
Immigration / December 17, 2019
Government announced temporary work visa changes
Earlier this year the Government consulted with New Zealanders... read more
Earlier this year the Government consulted with New Zealanders about proposed changes to the work visa. This month (September 2019),...
Immigration / September 23, 2019
Work Visas – common mistakes to avoid!
Navigating the essential skills work visa process can be complicated... read more
Navigating the essential skills work visa process can be complicated for employers. With processing times currently taking between 70 days...
Immigration / June 19, 2019