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Carol Allen from WITT visits CNZ

Great to have Carol Allen, the International Director of WITT - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki visit us last Friday. 

Patrick Yeung from Lincoln University visits CNZ

Great to have Patrick Yeung, International Operations Coordinator of Lincoln University visiting us today.

Update Essential skill work visa

UPDATE - ESSENTIAL SKILLS WORK VISA

Several of our clients have received letters from Immigration New Zealand regarding their Essential Skills Work Visa applications, requiring them to redo the “labour market test” to prove the unavailability of New Zealand workers for the position.

Update from Immigration New Zealand

Latest Update from Immigration New Zealand

Extending the deadline for applying for residence following an ITA.

Immigration New Zealand understands that as a result of COVID-19, it has been difficult for individuals who have been invited to apply through the Skilled Migrant or Investor 2 categories to submit their applications within the required timeframe.

Choose New Zealand immigration adviser interviewed by RNZ

Covid-19: Jobless immigrants face poverty, deportation, exploitation - immigration adviser

Covid-19 Update Six - Important Information

If you work in an essential service as a student, your employer may request a variation of conditions allowing you to work full-time during Level 3 and 4 and for six weeks after we move down from those levels. They may use the online form on the INZ website, but should ensure they complete it carefully or your request may be denied.

Covid-19 INZ Update (Application Priority Levels - 17 April)

Immigration New Zealand has just published the order it will prioritise applications. If you’re worried about processing times for your visa, this information is for you.

Covid-19 INZ Update (four - 16 April)

Immigration New Zealand has updated more information on 16 April 2020.

Covid-19 Update Three

Restrictions have been lifted somewhat on certain visa holders, allowing the right to work full- or part-time at a supermarket during the lockdown: from 25/03/20 to 25/04/20 ONLY.

Information For Offshore Travellers (Covid-19 Update Two)

Who may travel to New Zealand despite the border closure?
New Zealand citizens are allowed unconditional travel. Resident visa holders may enter as well, unless their resident visa was granted outside of New Zealand and they have not travelled to New Zealand on their resident visa before. Some Australian citizens will be allowed border entry as well, please enquire if you wish to know more.