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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.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some upcoming changes to New Zealand's immigration policies starting April 2025?
Interim work visas will expand to include AEWV applicants transitioning from student visas or other visa types that permit work. Time spent under an interim work visa will count toward cumulative residency calculations and work experience requirements for permanent residency pathways.
Read: New Zealand Offers Longer Work Rights to International StudentsWhat changes did New Zealand make to its Active Investor Plus visa as of April 1, 2025?
New Zealand updated the Active Investor Plus visa to include two main categories: Growth and Balanced. The Growth Category requires a minimum investment of NZ$5 million over three years, while the Balanced Category demands at least NZ$10 million over five years.
Read: New Zealand opens doors to wealthy with Active Investor Plus visaWhat changes did New Zealand make to its golden visa program in April 2025?
New Zealand reduced the minimum investment from NZ$15 million to NZ$5 million, removed the English language test requirement, shortened the residency requirement to 21 days over three years, and sped up the application processing time.
Read: New Zealand Golden Visa Surge Fueled by Anti-Trump AngerWhat changes were made regarding interim visas for Accredited Employer Work Visa applicants starting April 2025?
Starting April 2025, migrants switching from other visa categories will have their work rights extended while processing AEWV applications, ensuring they can stay employed during transitional periods.
Read: New Zealand Drops Wage Rules for Accredited Employer Work VisasWhat are some of the key changes in New Zealand's 2025 immigration policies?
Changes include removing wage thresholds for Accredited Employer Work Visa roles, lowering minimum experience requirements, extending visa durations, and raising income thresholds for dependent children.
Read: New Zealand’s 2025 Immigration Reforms Impact Migrant Integration and Crime
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