Malcolm Pacific Immigration

08/02/2024

Getting applications right - avoid delays or worse
When a visa application is not submitted with the correct or sufficient evidence at lodgement, this may lead to delays or even failure.

When a visa application is not submitted with the correct or sufficient evidence at lodgement, this may lead to delays or even failure.

10/10/2023

With large numbers of temporary workers and their families in New Zealand, many are looking to apply for residence. There are limited options available right now.

With large numbers of temporary workers and their families in New Zealand many are looking to apply for residence. There are limited options available right now

04/10/2023

In July 2023, New Zealand recorded a net migration gain of just over 96,000 people, the more worrying trend is the number of people leaving New Zealand.

In July 2023, New Zealand recorded a net migration gain of just over 96,000 people, the more worrying trend is the number of people leaving New Zealand.

24/09/2023

Almost 200 accredited employers are being investigated by Immigration NZ. A small number of employers have already had accreditations suspended or cancelled

Almost 200 accredited employers are being investigated by Immigration NZ. A small number of employers have already had their accreditation suspended or cancelle

30/08/2023

In this article understand how to access New Zealand's immigration system, including who can apply for a visa and the potential barriers individuals may face.

In this article understand how to access New Zealand's immigration system, including who can apply for a visa and the potential barriers individuals may face.

31/07/2023

Residence for Italians in New Zealand - Free webinar. Register to attend:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_hcg_0ZS6-nRn_-HVCkJw #/registration

Il diritto dell’immmigrazione è in continuo cambiamento e il miglior modo per mettere radici in Nuova Zelanda è essere a conscenza delle prossime modifiche in tema di immigrazione. Questo incontro vuole concentrarsi su Italiani in Nuova Zelanda interessati a lavorare e mettere radici in Nuova Ze...

25/07/2023

Residenza per Italiani in Nuova Zelanda (Webinar Gratuito)

Registrati qui:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_hcg_0ZS6-nRn_-HVCkJw

08/06/2023

Is the New Zealand Government’s immigration policies doing enough to attract new migrants? Will we get the support we need for social and economic growth?

Is the New Zealand Government’s immigration policies doing enough to attract new migrants? Will we get the support we need for social and economic growth?

30/05/2023

Massive changes to the work conditions for partners of work visa holders on 31st May 2023.

Work visa holders will still be able to bring their partners/spouses to New Zealand. However, partners of work visa holders will be granted work visas with conditions - they will be able to work in any role and for any employer as long as the employer is an accredited employer and earn a median wage of $29.66.

22/05/2023

Wanting to know the different work-to-residence visa pathways in New Zealand? We help you understand the visas you can apply for New Zealand residency in 2023.

Wanting to know the different work-to-residence visa pathways in New Zealand? We help you understand the visas you can apply for New Zealand residency in 2023.

31/03/2023

There has been a steady increase of students from overseas securing places at schools, training institutes and universities throughout NZ.

There has been a steady increase of students from overseas securing places at schools, training institutes and universities throughout NZ. Before Covid and bord

23/03/2023

The government has backed away from plans to make it very difficult for partners of work visa holders to secure work rights.
Read more below:

The government has backed away from plans to make it very difficult for partners of work visa holders to secure work rights.

27/02/2023

The median wage has now increased to $29.66 per hour (or a salary of $61,692.80 based on a 40-hour week). Applications lodged on or after the 27th Feb 2023, will be assessed by Immigration NZ at this new rate.

15/02/2023

If you are an employer recruiting migrant workers from overseas or want to retain the ones you already have here are some useful tips.

If you are recruiting migrant workers from overseas or want to retain the ones you have here are some useful tips.

08/02/2023

Immigration New Zealand has backlogs causing visas processing delays!

Backlogs have impacted large numbers of people, including families reuniting, visitors, workers starting new jobs, and international students studying in 2023.

03/02/2023

Immigration 2023: The Immigration priorities for the year including the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and more.

Immigration priorities are: Completing the review of the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and reviewing the partnership policy.

10/11/2022

Work visa changes are set to affect how long you can keep working.

Migrant workers in New Zealand should read this article as work visa changes are set to affect how long you can keep working.

17/10/2022

If you are an employer, you need to be accredited with Immigration New Zealand to support candidates for a work visa.
No accreditation, no work visa.

Sarah Deng in our Wellington office can help!