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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Frequently asked questions – For employees
Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employees
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on countries around the world, including New Zealand. The decision by the New Zealand Government to close the border and the subsequent “lockdown” …
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Frequently asked questions – For employers of migrant workers
Updated 17 April 2020
Q: We have an employee on an interim visa, are we able to claim the Government wage subsidy for them?
You can claim the wage subsidy for employees who are legally employed by you. This means …
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Relaxation of visa conditions for all workers delivering essential services
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has made the long-awaited announcement on temporary visa variations to assist some temporary visa holders and their employers to better respond to the needs of the country under Alert Levels 3 and 4. These changes take …
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COVID-19: Immigration considerations for healthcare workers
As the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to grow, the immigration related uncertainties caused by this unprecedented event are following suit. Fortunately, one of the few industries where relative visa/immigration related clarity exists, at the moment, is the healthcare …
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Main COVID-19 policy announcements as at 1.30pm, 9 April 2020
Many of you will be aware that there have been numerous policy changes/announcements since the country has gone into lockdown, so many of course it is hard to keep up with the various changes. We thought it would therefore be …
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COVID-19 and migrant worker employees – FAQs for employers
Q: We have an employee on an interim visa, are we able to claim the Government wage subsidy for them?
You can claim the wage subsidy for employees who are legally employed by you. This means that for holders of …
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March 2020
During and post lockdown: top tips for employers of migrant workers
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will have massive implications for employers of migrant workers in New Zealand.
Very soon it is going to become much harder for employers to secure work visas to enable them to recruit and retain …
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