Immigration News & Opinion
The Path to Residence
Twenty years in this business and I have seen plenty of ups and downs, particularly when it comes to the way INZ processes applications. Over that time, I have also seen how easily, good quality applicants can be caught out by INZ simply taking a different approach to all applicants.
These ups and downs also tend to happen as the political winds change direction and right now we are seeing exactly that as the new coalition Government is trying to clean up the mess left by the previous Government.
Pulling Back The Curtain
Unsurprisingly one of the questions that pops up a lot around here is what happens to your Visa application once it is submitted…with most applications being filed online, once you click the “go” button, the process beyond that is somewhat of a mystery. That then leads to the inevitable question of how long it will all take.
AI and the Visa Process
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is nothing new although is making a sudden and very large arrival with the roll out of systems such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard equivalent. These systems are incredibly powerful (and will have a huge impact) but does any of this technology have a role to play in the way Visas are processed?
Visas and Borders - A Review
With immigration featuring in the news more than ever before, we dig in to the current options available and what the future might hold…
Parent Visa Options
With over 200,000 applicants are being approved through the one-off 2021 Resident Visa program…many will be looking at options for their parents to follow them. With borders opening, what pathways exist for parents looking to join their children in New Zealand?
Employers & Visas - Top Tips
July is fast approaching and the borders will soon be open, allowing many employers to secure desparately needed skills from offshore. Getting prepared for this and staying on track can be a challenge. We have some top tips for employers aiming to recruit from offshore…
Spinning Visas
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) regularly comes under fire from a number of sources (the media being the top of the list), largely due to very public failings in service delivery and outrageous processing times, but are they entirely to blame? There are often two sides to every story…
Employer Accreditation
The new Accredited Work Visa scheme is underway with applications for Accreditation (by employers) opening on 23rd May and initial Visa applications starting on 04 July. Meanwhile the global hunt for talent heats up…have you done enough to stay in the game?
Visa Dates
It has taken over two years but the borders are opening. Whilst most existing Visa holders or Visa-waiver travellers are able to enter New Zealand, there are also some key dates coming up in terms of offshore Visa processing, particularly for those coming to work or to visit.