New Zealand Opens Business Investor Work Visa
From November 24, 2025, applications open for the Business Investor Work Visa to support investment in established New Zealand businesses. The visa is valid for up to four
Read More »New Zealand Updates AEWV Job Change Process
From November 17, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is able to pause Job Change applications in exceptional cases, if serious concerns are identified about the employer.
Read More »New Zealand Opens Seasonal Work Visas in December
On December 8, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will open applications for two new seasonal visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework: the
Read More »New Zealand Eases Travel for Pacific and Chinese Visitors from Australia
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective November 3, 2025 for a twelve-month trial period, people with passports from China, or from Pacific Islands Forum
Read More »New Zealand Updates AEWV to Include National Occupation List Roles
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is updating how 91 new occupations at skill levels 1 to 3 are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program from November 3,
Read More »New Zealand Expands Student Visa Work Rights Effective November 3
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that the previously-announced changes to student visa work rights, part of the International Education Going for Growth Plan, will
Read More »New Zealand Guardian Visitor Visa Applications Move to Enhanced Online Platform
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from November 3, 2025, all Guardian Visitor Visa applications should be submitted through the enhanced Immigration Online
Read More »New Zealand Addresses AEWV System Issues After Business Changes
On October 14, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that it is currently managing a system limitation that affects how employees on Accredited Employer Work Visas
Read More »New Zealand Announces New Skilled Migrant Visa Pathways
On September 23, 2025, the government announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa that will help employers retain skilled workers and support
Read More »New Zealand Suspends Recognition of International Adoptions
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that interim measures suspending the recognition of international adoptions are being introduced to address the risk of harm to
Read More »New Zealand Launches New Student Visa Application System
On August 18, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) moved international student visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system. INZ has redesigned the student visa
Read More »New Zealand Recognizes New NOL Occupations for AEWV Program
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that it is making changes to how occupations are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, following the
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