Major Changes to Employer-Sponsored Work Visas on the Way
Net migration down but labour demand and housing market strong
How to invest in 2019
Demand remains strong for quality staff across most sectors
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January 2019
Game Changer – Major Amendments Proposed for Employer Assisted Temporary Work Visas (Chinese seminars added)
You are invited to attend a comprehensive immigration seminar on the game changing policy changes that the Government are currently consulting on.
The Government’s current consultation on proposed changes to work visas includes proposals that will have massive impact on …
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Game Changer – Major Amendments Proposed for Employer Assisted Temporary Work Visas
In late December 2018 the Government announced its decision to invite feedback on their proposal to radically change the employer-assisted work visa policies. These changes are aimed at improving the current temporary work visa outcomes by ensuring that visas are …
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January Newsletter
In this edition:
Game Changer – Major Amendments Proposed for Employer Assisted Temporary Work Visas Education in New Zealand No substantial weakness in NZ house prices Migration slow despite opportunities Game Changer – Major Amendments Proposed for Employer Assisted Temporary… Continue ReadingDecember 2018
Lane Neave Immigration closure period
Happy Holidays!
We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable festive season.
Please note that our immigration team will be out of the office from the end of the working day on Friday 21 December 2018 until Thursday …
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New Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL) has been disestablished and has been replaced with a general Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List (CISSL) that applies across the entire country as at 17 December. …
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December Newsletter
In this edition: New Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List A Kiwi summer Wellington leads the way for job opportunities The fluctuating NZ dollar New Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the Canterbury …
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November Newsletter
In this edition: New policy changes in effect New Zealanders making their mark in the world NZ unemployment level lowest in ten years Global economy update New policy changes in effect
A number of recently announced immigration policy changes come …
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Changes to Remuneration Requirements on 26 November – Skilled Migrant (Resident Visa) and Essential Skills (Work Visa)
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced changes to the remuneration thresholds associated with both the Essential Skills Category (work visas), as well as the Skilled Migrant Category (resident visas).
With effect from 26 November 2018, the following threshold requirements will …
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Employer update – INZ increase fees and seek submissions for skill shortage review
Increase in Immigration Fees and Levies – 5 November
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that from 05 November 2018 that a new fee schedule will apply for visa applications. Although some fee types are decreasing, the majority of fees …
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