Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd.

Kia Ora!

Welcome to our latest newsletter! At Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd, our core mission is to simplify the intricacies of New Zealand immigration laws and ensure a seamless transition for your next big step. 

Whether you are an international student with aspirations of studying under the beautiful skies of Aotearoa, a professional exploring expansive career opportunities or seeking to bring your family closer in this land of the long white cloud, we're here to guide your pathway.

In this edition, we're thrilled to bring you the most recent updates from Immigration New Zealand and Education New Zealand, providing you with crucial insights to aid in your decision-making process. Our commitment to you, as always, is unwavering support and the provision of up-to-date information to equip you for success.

In this edition, you will find the following news and update:

• Increase in visa fees from 1 October 2024
• Skills requirements eased for some roles for Accredited Employer Work Visa
• Updates to work rights of partners of students
• English translation of documents required for submitted with Visitor Visa applications
• Update on skilled residence processing
• News from Education New Zealand

Updates within these pages will shed light on policy revisions, offer tips for compliance, and provide a clearer understanding of what's expected of prospective migrants, employers, education providers and international students like you. Our mutual objectives of fostering educational excellence and nurturing global connections are evident in every piece of information shared.

Navigating the legal pathways to education and migration can feel overwhelming, but rest assured that we've got your back. Our expertise, gained through years of professional experience and heartfelt passion for aiding journeys like yours, serves as your compass during this adventure.

If you need further information that resonates with your specific circumstances, don't hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nzimmigration.info.

We're here to help you every step of the way. Until next time, stay positive, remain updated and keep envisioning your future amidst New Zealand's unparalleled beauty and opportunities.

Vandana Rai

Senior Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA 201400900)

Increase in INZ visa fees from 1 October 2024

With effect from 1 October 2024, Immigration New Zealand is increasing the visa fees for all categories of visa applications. If you have already started the process for your visa application, please submit all pending documents to our office well in time to preempt paying a higher visa fee.

Skills Requirement eased for some roles for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs)

The New Zealand Government has announced short-term exemptions to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) skills requirements for a limited number of roles and sectors. These changes are designed to avoid shortages in specified sectors while long-term AEWV changes are being decided. The exemptions will be available for new applicants applying for select meat and seafood processing roles and some current visa holders renewing their AEWV for work covered under the tourism and hospitality and care workforce sector agreements. The exemptions came into effect on 8 September 2024.

Update on work rights for Partners of Student Visa holders

The Government has expanded eligibility for work visas for partners of some students studying towards a Green List occupation. People can now apply for a Partner of Student Work Visa, with open work rights, if their partner is studying a specified level 7 or 8 bachelor’s or bachelor’s (honours) degree that will lead directly to professional registration required for a Green List role. For people granted a Partner of Student Work Visa, any school-aged dependents they have will be considered domestic students for tuition fee purposes and can apply for a Dependent Child Student Visa

English translation of documents required for submitted with Visitor Visa applications

From 17 June 2024, all supporting documents submitted with visitor visa applications to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) must be provided in English. Applicants must provide a certified English translation of any documents in a foreign language. Ensuring that documents for your visitor visa application are provided in English helps Immigration New Zealand process it more efficiently.

Update on Skilled Residence Processing

In order to decide complete applications quickly INZ requires all required information to be included when submitting visa applications. INZ has a standard 10-working-day timeframe for waiting for information. If the information required/requested is not or cannot be provided in the timeframe set, particularly in the case of mandatory lodgement requirements, the application may be declined and the application fee not refunded.

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