Immigration

This work visa option followed on from a 12 month open “Job Search” visa. This Work Visa was called a variety of names including “Employer Assisted”, “WD1” and “Graduate Work Visa”. However, this work visa will no longer be available from 26 November 2018. The replacement Post or Study Work Visa will be focussed on…

From December 2012 New Zealand has had increasing net migration.  From September 2015 the net migration has been in excess of 5,000 people per month.  To December 2016 the net migration was 70,600 people.  To December 2017 the net migration was 70,000 people.  The annual net migration to New Zealand measured to July 2018 was…

This category is the most common form of residence application, and has been for many years.  Its predecessor was called General Skills.  This category is becoming increasingly difficult.  From October 2016 the points required increased from 100 points plus a job offer, to 160 points.  In December 2016, new English language requirements were introduced.  During…