The Government is streamlining the Active Investor Plus Visa to enhance New Zealand’s appeal for investment and stimulate economic growth. What are these changes? Effective from 1 April 2025, the following modifications will be implemented for this visa: Simplifying the calculation of investments The current weighting system will be replaced by two straightforward investment categories: Growth and Balanced. Lowering the investment required The minimum investment threshold will be lowered from $15 million to $5 million for Growth investors and to …

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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced exciting updates to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, making it easier, faster, and more accessible for migrants to live and work in New Zealand. These changes aim to simplify pathways for skilled workers, reduce unnecessary hurdles, and ensure fair opportunities for migrants in the workplace. What is changing for migrants? Immediate Changes – Effective 27 January 2025 No More Online Modules Migrant workers will no longer need to complete Employment New Zealand’s …

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In addition to the parent residence categories, parents of NZ residents or citizens are  permitted to remain for a maximum of 18 months within a three-year timeframe on a multiple-entry parent/grandparent visitor visa. The Government has been working on, and is due to release, a new 5-year “Parent Boost” visa next year. The new visa may require the ability to cover possible healthcare expenses and to this effect the Government is also considering a healthcare levy. The levy system is in …

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Immigration New Zealand has made changes to the way they assess eligibility for a post-study work visa. The change is positive and expands eligibility to students who have undertaken subsequent qualifications. What changes for the post-study work visa? To be eligible for a post-study work visa, applicants must complete a New Zealand qualification that has been pursued full-time in New Zealand for the necessary minimum duration (depending on the course). They must also submit their application within the specified timeframe …

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Immigration New Zealand has released updated processing times for certain categories of applications submitted in October 2024. By adopting a new triage and grouping methodology, INZ is now able to provide more accurate estimations of their application processing times, depending on a number of factors. Grouping applications by type, sector, or skill level, Immigration New Zealand increases their ability to process those most important applications in a timely manner. What impacts processing time? Incomplete applications naturally slow down processing times …

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The New Zealand government has implemented significant revisions to the accreditation process and the Job Check protocol aimed at streamlining the experience for employers and holders of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) during events such as business sales, mergers, or restructures. These changes are part of a broader initiative to enhance efficiency within the AEWV framework, ensuring that processing times are minimised for all parties involved. Starting from 6 November 2024, important new guidelines will come into effect: 1. …

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Open work rights will be available to more partners of migrant workers from 2 December 2024. WATCH ON YOUTUBE What is changing and who is benefiting? The government is taking steps to expand work opportunities for partners of migrant workers, enabling them to work for any employer. This initiative aims to position New Zealand as an appealing and supportive destination for highly skilled migrants and their families, while addressing skills shortages in vital sectors such as healthcare and education. These …

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