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New Zealand immigration updates covering Skilled Migrant Category, Accredited Employer Work Visa, student pathways, and residence applications. Includes INZ processing times and policy changes.
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Income Thresholds 2023
The New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category visa requires a job offer with a certain salary. For Auckland, the threshold is 1.5 times the median wage. In other regions, it's 1.2…
Applying for a New Zealand Partnership Visa: Required Documentation Guide
To apply for a New Zealand Partnership Visa, gather evidence of a genuine, stable relationship for 12 months,…
New Zealand Student Visa Fees Doubling in October 2024
New Zealand will double non-Pacific student visa fees from October 2024, as part of a broader immigration fee…
Immigration Warning: Scams Targeting Migrants in NZ
Immigration New Zealand warns of scams targeting migrants. Common scams include fake job offers, sham visa services, and…
New Zealand Signs Customs Cooperation Deal with India
New Zealand and India signed a Customs Cooperation Arrangement on August 6, 2024, to enhance trade by removing…
Indian Business Owners Demand Action on Violent Crime in New Zealand
Indian business owners in New Zealand face increasing violent retail crime, feeling under-supported by the government. Nearly a…
Chinese Student Suffers Racially Motivated Attack in New Zealand
On June 28, 2024, 16-year-old Jason, a Chinese-born student, was brutally attacked with a metal rod on an…
New Zealand Work Visa for Spouses of Green List Students
Spouses of international students enrolled in New Zealand's Green List degree programs can apply for a work visa.…
New Zealand International Student Numbers Rebound at Universities
In 2023, New Zealand's international student enrolments rose to 69,135 from 41,360 in 2022 but remain below the…
Rise in Crimes Against Asian New Zealanders
Asian New Zealanders face rising crime rates, mainly in fraud, deception, and discrimination. From 2018 to 2023, victimization…