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Seminar: Lane Neave is hosting a series of comprehensive immigration seminars across the country on the game-changing new policy that has recently been introduced.

Major changes to the current immigration policy have been introduced today and will impact Essential Skills work visas, Skilled Migrant Category resident visas, and the employer accreditation scheme.

Most employers will be aware that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) recently issued a very positive media release to confirm that applications for employer accreditation are now being granted for an initial period of two years, and once an accredited employer has held their (existing) accreditation for two years or more, will be eligible to be considered for a five year extension upon renewal. 

Significant changes that are technically challenging to apply in practice have been introduced by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

As outlined in our previous article, Essential Skills Work Visa Changes, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced remuneration bands to determine the skill level of applicants, which is material to the type and length of work visa issued. 

After much anticipation …

The Minister of Immigration, Hon Michael Woodhouse, has announced policy changes to the Essential Skills work visa category.  These changes are the result of extensive lobbying and feedback gathered through the consultation process the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment …

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