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Security company director sentenced after Immigration investigationLydia Noi Edwards, sole director and shareholder of Gisborne based company East Security Ltd, was sentenced yesterday to 90 hours community work after pleading guilty for aiding and abetting multiple migrants to breach their visa conditions. The company was fined $15,600 plus court costs for allowing the complainants to work unlawfully.

13 Dec 2024 | 2 minute read

Allocation priorities for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)This page will be updated weekly while we focus on improving Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) processing times.

13 Dec 2024 | 3 minute read

Changes to improve partnership resident visa processing timesImmigration New Zealand (INZ) has had a significant growth in partnership residence applications that is forecast to increase processing times. We are taking action to minimise the impact of this.

13 Dec 2024 | 1 minute read

Chinese tourist groups and holiday visa processingApproved Destination Status (ADS) groups are encouraged to submit their applications early over the 2024—2025 New Zealand Christmas and New Year period.

13 Dec 2024 | 1 minute read

Two more councils gain accreditation as a Committed Welcoming CommunitiesImmigration New Zealand (INZ) commends the Nelson City Council and Masterton District Council for achieving a significant milestone in the Welcoming Communities programme.

13 December 2024 | 1 minute read

Summer peak processing updateImmigration New Zealand (INZ) is currently in the middle of its busiest time for processing visitor visa applications and has decided over 130,000 applications since September 2024.

22 November 2024 | 1 minute read

Changes to requirement to provide evidence of employment module completion and assessment of employment agreementsThe Government has made further changes to assist with efficient processing across the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

20 November 2024 | 2 minute read

Removal of cap for Fishing Crew Work VisaFrom 2 December 2024, the annual cap on foreign fishing crew numbers will be removed.

19 November 2024 | 1 minute read

Changes to the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV)We are making changes so that students who complete a Master's degree following a Postgraduate Diploma do not lose eligibility for a Post Study Work Visa.

19 November 2024 | 2 minute read

Performance audit report into effectiveness of Skilled Residence Visa systemImmigration New Zealand welcomes a performance audit report into decision-making about skilled residence visas, released today by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG).

14 November 2024 | 2 minute read

Changes to accreditation rules for companies involved in a business sale or mergerThe Government has made changes to the accreditation and Job Check process to make it easier for employers and people holding an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) during a business sale or restructure.

30 October 2024 | 2 minute read

Allocation priorities for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)This page will be updated weekly while we focus on improving Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) processing times.

25 October 2024 | 3 minute read

Immigration New Zealand’s response to the conflict between Hamas and IsraelNew Zealand is gravely concerned by the impact of this conflict on civilians. The loss of life is appalling. The Government is continuing to monitor the situation closely, along with our partners.

24 October 2024 | 4 minute read

$196,000 of penalties issued in the first 6 months of the Immigration Employment Infringement SchemeIn April 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) introduced the Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme, a new enforcement tool designed to promote fair treatment of migrant workers.

24 October 2024 | 3 minute read

Open work rights for partners of migrant workersOpen work rights will be available to more partners of migrant workers from 2 December 2024.

23 October 2024 | 2 minute read

More places for Vietnam Working Holiday SchemeMore people from Vietnam will have the opportunity to travel around New Zealand and work temporarily under the Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme.

21 October 2024 | 1 minute read

New Visa Application Centre opening in SamoaA new Visa Application Centre will open in Apia, Samoa on Monday 4 November 2024, offering visa application services through Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) partnership with our specialist provider, VFS Global.

21 October 2024 | 2 minute read

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) key information and statisticsKey information about the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).

18 October 2024 | 6 minute read

Changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work VisaFrom 31 October 2024 the ability to get a second Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) has been removed.

17 October 2024 | 2 minute read

Workers exploited - New Plymouth business, directors must pay $86,500A New Plymouth restaurant business and its 2 directors have been ordered to pay NZD$86,500 in wages arrears and penalties by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after breaching numerous minimum employment standards.

15 October 2024 | 3 minute read

Unlicensed immigration adviser sentenced to jailA repeat offender who provided immigration advice while being unlicensed, and in some cases, received some payment from his clients, has been sentenced by the Auckland District Court.

11 October 2024 | 3 minute read

Bringing groups of people to New Zealand for an organised event or visitIf you let us know about an organised event or visit where 30 or more international visitors will be invited, we can help to make sure that your group applies for the correct visas.

11 October 2024 | 1 minute read

Changes to the China Special Work VisaFrom 14 October 2024 changes to visa caps for the China Special Work Visa will align the visa with the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement upgrade.

10 October 2024 | 2 minute read

ANZSCO to be replacedThe Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) used by Immigration New Zealand for visa applications, is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both countries.

8 October 2024 | 1 minute read

One million visitor visa decisions made since the border reopenedImmigration New Zealand (INZ) has decided more than one million visitor visas since New Zealand’s border fully reopened on 31 July 2022 following the COVID-19 pandemic.

26 September 2024 | 2 minute read

Longer visas for partners of New ZealandersFrom 1 October 2024, the maximum visa duration for work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders is increasing.

23 September 2024 | 1 minute read

Employers to lead Work and Income engagementFrom Monday 7 October 2024, accredited employers will need to engage more directly with Work and Income as part of the test to see whether New Zealanders are available for their role.

23 September 2024 | 1 minute read

INZ encourages people wanting to study in NZ to apply early for their student visaThe processing of student visas is a priority for us, particularly as we get closer to the end of the year summer processing peak.

18 September 2024 | 2 minute read

Investigations and complianceImmigration compliance and investigations play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of the immigration system is maintained and immigration harm is minimised.

17 September 2024 | 6 minute read

Update to Refugee Driver Licencing SupportSince 2015, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has funded a national refugee driver training service that assists refugees who have completed their learner licence to gain a restricted driver’s licence. Having a driver’s licence enables refugees to gain employment and support their families and community.

17 September 2024 | 1 minute read

Submitting applications before visa charges increase on 1 October 2024Visa charges, made up of immigration fees and levies, and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), are increasing from 1 October 2024.

17 September 2024 | 2 minute read

Apply early to get ahead of the student visa peakApplying for your visa at least 3 months before your intended travel date gives you the best chance to have a decision made in time for 2025 study.

12 September 2024 | 2 minute read

IT issue with letters loading for some visa application systemsThe IT issue with letters not loading for some visa application systems has been resolved.

6 September 2024 | 2 minute read

Travelling through New Zealand on the way to the Commonwealth Heads of Government MeetingThe 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is being held in Samoa from 21 – 26 October 2024.

6 September 2024 | 2 minute read

Increase to visa charges comes into effect from 1 OctoberImproving the immigration system to ensure it is efficient, self-funding, and sustainable.

6 September 2024 | 3 minute read

Apply early for your New Zealand visitor visaImmigration New Zealand (INZ) is expecting to receive over 260,000 visitor visa applications over the summer peak processing period and is encouraging prospective travellers to submit their visitor visa applications as soon as possible.

2 September 2024 | 3 minute read

Short-term exemptions to AEWV skills requirements for specific roles and sectorsThe Government is making short term changes to avoid shortages in select sectors while long-term Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) changes are being decided.

29 August 2024 | 2 minute read

Update on migrant school leaver work rightsWe have a further update on migrant school leaver part-time work rights, which will come into effect later this year.

28 August 2024 | 2 minute read

New requirement for cargo ship crew and passengersThe Government has introduced a new requirement for foreign cargo ship crew and passengers to hold a New Zealand electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before travelling to New Zealand.

15 August 2024 | 2 minute read

New temporary visa option for some seasonal workersA new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work Visa has been announced to help employers in industries with seasonal peaks.

15 August 2024 | 2 minute read

Improvements for Recognised Seasonal Employers scheme announcedThe Government has announced an increase in the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) cap and initial improvements to the RSE scheme.

14 August 2024 | 2 minute read

Refugees and asylum seekersHow Immigration New Zealand (INZ) supports New Zealand's decision to help refugees and asylum seekers.

2 August 2024 | 5 minute read

2024 Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota ballot resultsThese are the successful registrations for the 2024 Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota ballot.

2 August 2024 | 5 minute read

Transit Visas moving online and changes to transit requirements for Fijian nationalsFrom 12 August 2024, travellers requiring a Transit Visa for New Zealand can apply online using the Enhanced Immigration Online system.

1 August 2024 | 2 minute read

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