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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’s 2025 Seasonal Visas: How Indian Workers Benefit
From 8 December 2025 New Zealand offers GWSV (up to three years, three seasons’ experience, no English test or labour market check) and PSV (up to seven months, one season’s…
New Zealand student visa work limit rises to 25 hours per week
Starting November 3, 2025, student visas issued in New Zealand permit 25 hours of work per week during…
Palau Joins Pacific Partners in New Zealand Travel Visa Reforms
Starting November 2025, a 12-month trial will let eligible Pacific Forum citizens depart Australia and enter New Zealand…
CAANZ Certifies Merlin Autonomy System, Advances Stage Milestone
CAANZ approved Merlin for structured test flights of its autonomy system and Merlin reached SOI 2 in the…
2025 Initiatives in Canada and New Zealand Target Talent and Investment
Canada and New Zealand’s 2025 immigration reforms open clearer routes for workers, students and investors. Canada adds four…
Umesh Patel Sentenced to Nine Month Detention for Immigration Fraud
Umesh Patel admitted to a lengthy immigration fraud, creating fake jobs and payroll to back visas and charging…
New Zealand Emerges as Top Study Destination for Indian Students
Faster visa processing, clearer work rights, and the Green List have driven a 34% surge in Indian student…
New Zealand AEWV Delays: Manual Job Checks During Ownership Changes
A system bug at Immigration New Zealand prevents automatic AEWV job token updates after business ownership or structure…
New Zealand Reforms the Skilled Migrant Visa with New Pathways
August 2026 reforms introduce Skilled Work Experience and Trades & Technician pathways under the SMC. Key changes: reduced…
Air New Zealand backs regulatory review to boost traveler experience
Air New Zealand backs the Commerce Commission’s 2025 review, seeking stronger oversight to ensure airport charges reflect efficient…