Lane Neave's immigration experts will provide an update on the current immigration landscape as New Zealand begins to emerge from Alert Levels 4 and 3.
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Immigration may newsletter
May 2020
Tough new labour market testing guidelines for work visa applications
As predicted in our recent articles, webinars and comments, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has now issued specific advice and guidance to their visa processing staff on ‘labour market testing’ (LMT) and ‘employment sustainability’ requirements for Essential Skills work visa applications. …
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Student visas: a possible “lifeline” for former work visa holders
Obtaining a student visa maybe a good option to continue to lawfully stay in New Zealand in the short and medium-term, to increaseyour chances of securing employment in a post-COVID-19 world.
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Unbridled power – Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill
The Minister of Immigration has introduced a Bill into Parliament today that proposes to radically change the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) approach to the management of both resident and temporary visas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Processing priority of visa applications
On 17 April 2020, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that, as of 16 April 2020, they will be prioritising visa applications in a certain order.
Our team of immigration experts have summarised the priorities below and also available in a …
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New Zealand visa and immigration pathways: all you need to know
WEBINAR ~ Our immigration law experts present a webinar looking at the immigration systems for those already in New Zealand on a temporary visa or off-shore and considering New Zealand as a possible option,
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immigration april newsletter
April 2020
Immigration New Zealand start processing some standard visa applications
On 17 April 2020 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that they are now able to start the gradual transition to a fuller service. As a result they can now begin processing some visa categories for applicants who are already in …
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The New Normal – New Zealand immigration law during and after COVID-19
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“The new normal – New Zealand immigration law during and after COVID-19”
Friday 24 April 2020 11.00am – 12.15pm
New Zealand immigration law is currently undergoing a forced shakedown as a result of the impact of COVID-19. To date, …
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