Monthly newsletter – August 2017
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Good Shores: A random act of kindness
We are very happy to introduce our new initiative aiming to help out our fellow migrants with random acts of kindness every month called ‘Good Shores’
Focus on WITT’s Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management (level 7)
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, based in New Plymouth, is offering an October 2017 intake for 1 year the Graduate Diploma in Project Management AND the Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management, with a special international tuition fee of $12,000 – reduced from the original cost of $17,240.
Summary of changes to the Essential Skills Temporary work visa category
The Essential Skills changes of 28 August 2017 are designed to maintain employer access to temporary migrant workers when there are genuine shortages, and reduce expectations of settlement from temporary migrants with no pathway to residence.
Summary of changes to the Skilled Migrant Category
The Skilled Migrant Category changes, implemented on 28 August 2017, are designed to ensure we are attracting migrants who bring the most economic benefits to New Zealand and to improve the skill composition of people gaining residence under the Skilled Migrant Category. This changes the way that ‘skilled employment’ and ‘work experience’ are assessed and awarded points.
How immigration changes will affect workers
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed the intent of the latest immigration policy changes.
Oprah Winfrey loving New Zealand
Oprah Winfrey expressing her love for New Zealand AGAIN ! Thanks Oprah, such lovely words… ???????????? “I am telling you: If you want to expand yourself as an individual on the planet Earth, New Zealand’s the place to go….The people are 100 percent present. They are not walking across the street on their cellphones… Every single corner you turn, there is some breathtaking something or other going on….Lakes! Glaciers! Eagles! It’s crazy.” Head over to Vogue and read the …
Teachers wanted
NZ Immigration raises funds as incentives for overseas teachers to settle in Auckland, the City of Sails. Do you qualify?
Confirmation of NZ immigration policy changes
The changes suggested earlier this month have been officially confirmed today. Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category The points criteria now focus on higher-skilled migration and reward work experience. Bonus points for Future growth points have been taken off the chart, which now rewards post-graduate qualifications at level 9 and higher, and more points for work experience. There are also salary thresholds to be eligible under this category. Changes to the Essential Skills temporary work visa The …
NZAMI annual conference
The New Zealand Shores team will be attending the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment annual conference this Friday 18/08 all day. This conference will discuss current immigration trends and the latest policy changes. We will respond to emails and phone messages from Monday 21/08. Meanwhile, feel free to sign up to our free 5-day New Zealand guide, leave us a message, or check what New Zealand visa you may be eligible for by taking our free assessment! …
