Pathways to New Zealand Immigration

16/12/2024

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
Pathways to New Zealand® has a long association with the horse racing industry, assisting many New Zealand horse trainers with visas for their jockeys and trackwork riders. In recognition of this association Pathways® has, for the past 13 years, been a key race sponsor on Waikato Cup day, held at the Te Rapa Racecourse in Hamilton every December. 🏇

This year our sponsored race was won by “Sweynesday” trained by Roger James & Robert Wellwood at Cambridge, and ridden by Japanese jockey Masa Hashizume. This was a wonderful result as Roger and Robert are longstanding clients, and Masa is also a Pathways® client! In his presentation speech Robert recognised the importance of international workers to the industry, and paid tribute to the visa work Pathways® does to support the industry. Masa is having a great season and is currently second in the New Zealand Jockey Premiership. 🎉

And there was another connection! “Sweynesday” has international owners who also share in the ownership of English Premier League team Leicester City – which is Richard’s long time EPL favourite club!

Many thanks to The Waikato Thoroughbred Racing Club for putting on a great day of racing and hospitality. 🏆

13/12/2024

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 > 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴
Within the Pathways® team, Martin King mostly works with doctors and other healthcare professionals with their work and residence visa requirements. 🏥✈️

Martin has partnered with Richard Howard and the leadership of the Pathways® since 2007. He now splits his time between Pathways® and our associated medical recruitment business NZDr - New Zealand Doctor recruitment. 🤝

He is very experienced with the various regulatory requirements for medical professionals moving to New Zealand and can advise upon and assist with both the medical registration and immigration processes. 🇳🇿📋

Experienced with a wide variety of immigration work, Martin’s casework primarily involves Specific Purpose Work Visas for short term locum contractors, Accredited Employer Work Visas and Green List Residence applications, as well as Employer Accreditation and Job checks for medical practices. 📝🩺

When not working (which is very rarely!), Martin likes to keep fit with a morning run 🏃‍♂️, but above all, it's family time with his wife and children that takes precedent, especially any opportunity to see his children perform on stage as their professional careers in the dance world evolve. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎭

If you’re a medical professional seeking assistance with your registration and immigration, as well as seeking suitable employment in NZ, Martin is always ready and available to have a chat about your eligibility and options, and to help plan your move to New Zealand. 📞🌏

04/12/2024

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
Curious why so many Americans are considering a move to New Zealand after the recent election? 🇺🇸➡️🇳🇿

Dive into the reasons behind this growing trend and see what makes New Zealand an appealing destination 🌏. Read Richard’s full article on our website, first published in the Waikato Business News !

Discover why Donald Trump's re-election has led to a surge in interest among Americans considering a move to New Zealand, exploring the contrasting political and social environments.

02/12/2024

🎄✨ Just wrapped up our fabulous Christmas dinners in Hamilton and Wellington! The Hamilton team nailed it with festive cheer and photos. Meanwhile, the Wellington team... well, let's just say they were too busy enjoying the moment to remember the cameras (once again)! 📸🎅

27/11/2024

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Are you planning to change your:
➡️Employment Role?
➡️Employment Location?
➡️Employer?
➡️Any combination of the above?

If yes, then please read our latest article now to know your Visa options!

What to do if you are an Accredited Employer Work Visa holder changing jobs or if your employment ends.

20/11/2024

Happy Work Anniversary, Susan!

11/11/2024

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 > 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻
Meet Damia, a proud University of Waikato grad who's all about helping others find their way to New Zealand! 🎓✨

Damia kicked off her studies at the University of Waikato and then went on to get her Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice at Toi Ohomai, finishing up in 2024. This makes her a newly qualified adviser – a big milestone in her career! 🎉

Since joining Pathways to New Zealand® in 2022, Damia's been learning from the best, thanks to her awesome colleagues and her star supervisor, Sally Forbes. This experience has helped her develop the skills and expertise she now brings to her clients, offering personalised support with heaps of knowledge, empathy, and a deep understanding of the immigration process. Her journey shows the power of mentorship, persistence, and a willingness to grow. 🌟

When she's not in the office, Damia loves getting back to nature. Whether it's hiking, exploring local parks, or just enjoying the outdoors, she finds peace and inspiration in New Zealand's beautiful landscapes – a love that matches her commitment to helping others call this place home. 🌿🏞️

07/11/2024

🎉 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀"! 🎉
We’ve just added a brand-new "Search" functionality to our 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔 page at Pathways to New Zealand® 🔍

Now, you can quickly find immigration updates and news that are relevant to your situation and interests. With Metatags and Keyword search, navigating our News page has never been easier or more efficient.

Stay up to date with the latest in NZ immigration with Pathways®. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for regular updates and insights.📲✨
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05/11/2024

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
New Zealand's immigration policies must focus on long-term planning and addressing skill shortages in identified sectors, such as those on the Green List 📈.

Better research and futureproofing can prevent immigration's boom and bust cycles, writes Pathways to New Zealand® Managing Director Richard Howard in his latest article, first published in the Waikato Business News📊🔄📰.

New Zealand's immigration policies must focus on long-term planning and addressing skill shortages in identified sectors, such as those on the Green List.

31/10/2024

We wish our clients and everyone in the Indian community a very Happy Diwali, the festival of lights! 🪔✨🎉

29/10/2024

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 > 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻
Anthony Callaghan has been a cornerstone of the immigration industry since 2000 and has been with Pathways® since March 2003. He claims that this tenure only makes him wise, not old! 🧠

Born in Liverpool, England, 🇬🇧 Anthony moved to New Zealand with his family in 1976 at the age of four. He pursued his education at Auckland University, where he obtained his BA/LLB in 1995 🎓📜. In 2000, he was admitted to the High Court as a barrister and solicitor ⚖️. Now, he resides in the picturesque town of Cambridge.

Anthony’s expertise spans all aspects of immigration work, with a particular focus on complex cases involving deportation matters and clients with medical or character issues. He has successfully represented numerous clients in oral hearings before the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, earning commendations from the Tribunal’s chairman for the quality of his representation. 👏

Additionally, Anthony has played a significant role in enabling the reunification of families within Hamilton’s East African community and has a close working relationship with the Cambodian Buddhist temple in Ohaupo. He also maintains close relationships with several corporate clients. 🤝

Outside of his professional life, Anthony is an avid cricket🏏 and combat sports enthusiast, and a dedicated Liverpool supporter 🔴.

27/10/2024

Pathways to New Zealand™ offices are closed today (Monday, 28 October 2024), for the Labour Day holiday.

24/10/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲!
Charlotte joined Pathways to New Zealand™ in October 2012 and is the senior adviser in our Wellington office. She has been a Licensed Immigration Adviser since October 2013, after completing her Graduate Certificate in New Zealand Immigration Advice with full A+ grades. Charlotte works on all types of visa applications, and specialises in assisting clients with complex immigration issues such as health and character waivers, Section 61 requests, deportations and residence appeals. 📄

Charlotte is also available to Pathways® clients as an Employment Relations Adviser, and as an Enrolled Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand she is qualified to certify and witness documents. Before joining Pathways® Charlotte worked as an Immigration Officer with Immigration New Zealand.

Charlotte has a passion for learning and holds a Bachelor of Design (Fashion) from Auckland University of Technology and a Bachelor and Masters of Laws (Honours) from the University of Auckland. Her interest in migrant issues has been developed through her studies, with her dissertation focusing on immigration issues involving domestic violence and migrant exploitation.🎓

A New Zealand citizen, Charlotte has lived in various locations in New Zealand before settling in Wellington with her husband. The couple have two very energetic young children and a menagerie of pets.

Congratulations Charlotte on your 12th Pathways® work anniversary!🎉🌟🥳

22/10/2024

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀!
The Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer in any position in New Zealand, provided such employment is compliant with New Zealand laws. 🌟

This change is much needed as, currently, many partners can only work for accredited employers and must be paid the median pay. The change will help families stay together and attract the workers New Zealand needs to fill gaps in sectors facing skill and labour shortages.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, open work rights will be available to:
➡️ All partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders working in ANZSCO Level 1-3 roles and earning at least $25.29 an hour.
➡️ Partners of AEWV holders earning at least $25.29 an hour if they were already supporting a partner for a work visa on 26 June 2024.
➡️ All partners of Essential Skills work visa holders earning at least $25.29 an hour.

Additionally, open work rights will be available to partners of AEWV holders working in ANZSCO Level 4-5 roles if they meet certain wage criteria, such as:
➡️ Earning at least $47.41 an hour (150% of the standard median wage), or
➡️ Earning at least $31.61 an hour in a role on the Green List and meeting the Green List requirements for that role, or
➡️ Earning at least $25.29 an hour (80% of the standard median wage) and meeting the requirements of a role in the Transport or Care Sector Agreements (or the wage specified in the sector agreement, whichever is higher).

Current holders of Partnership-based work visas with specific employment conditions can apply to vary their visa conditions to switch to open work rights if their partner meets any of the above situations. 🌟

Read the press release on our website: https://bit.ly/4eTEtU3.

Need assistance with a Partnership-based Work Visa/Variation application? Do not hesitate – call 𝟬𝟱𝟬𝟴𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 today for your free no obligation consultation! 📞

21/10/2024

🌟 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗢𝗜𝘀! 🌟
🗓️ Parent Category Resident Visa Expression of Interests (EOIs) submitted in late 2022, will soon reach their 2-year expiry date. Parents whose EOIs are nearing expiration should consider withdrawing their current EOI and submitting a new EOI to protect their ability to continue to participate in future EOI selection draws. EOI draws are held every 3 months, with the next draw being on 15 November.

🔔 To submit a new Expression of Interest (EOI) for the next ballot in November 2024, please follow these steps:
✅ 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺: Ensure that you and your sponsor still meet the eligibility requirements for the Parent Resident Visa.
✅ 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘖𝘐 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮: You can submit your EOI online or using the paper form.
✅ 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘦: You must pay the fee when you submit your EOI. If you do not pay the fee within 7 days of submission, your EOI will not go into the ballot. The current EOI application fee is $450 (online application)
✅ 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘉𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦: To be included in a selection, your EOI must be submitted by the last day of the month before the selection. For example, submit your EOI on or before 31 October to be in the November selection.
✅ 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘖𝘐 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: Remember, you can only have one EOI in the ballot at any time.

At Pathways to New Zealand™, we have with been assisting with visa applications to unite families since 1992 and have assisted many hundreds of parents to join with their children and grandchildren in New Zealand. 😊

Need assistance with a NZ immigration matter? Do not hesitate – call 𝟬𝟱𝟬𝟴𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 today for your free no obligation consultation! 📲

15/10/2024

📊 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 – 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📊
The latest figures from Statistics NZ show some notable shifts in New Zealand’s migration patterns over the past year. For statistics purposes a migrant is someone who is changing, for a period of 12 months or more, their country of residence, regardless of their country of citizenship or visa status.

In the year ending August 2024, New Zealand recorded 188,100 migrant arrivals, a 17% decrease compared to the previous year, while 134,300 migrants left the country, resulting in net annual migration gain of 53,800. This figure includes a net gain of 109,900 non-New Zealand citizens (mainly driven by citizens of India, Philippines and China) and a net loss of 56,100 New Zealand citizens (81,200 departures less 25,100 arrivals of NZ citizens).

However, the monthly net gain just in the month of August was only 3,000 migrants and if this downward trend continues, as expected, we would expect to see monthly net migration turn negative in the first half of next year 📉.

𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘕𝘡

13/10/2024

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 > 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝘀
Meet Sally Forbes, your friendly immigration adviser at Pathways to New Zealand™.

Based in sunny Hastings ☀️, Sally has over 14 years of experience in the immigration industry. After travelling around the world 🌍, she began her immigration career as an immigration officer for Immigration New Zealand in Palmerston North, and then Hamilton, and became a licensed adviser in 2013 and began her own immigration business. After working for 10 years as a tutor for the immigration adviser diploma course, Sally joined the Pathways® team in January 2023.

Sally is experienced in most visa categories and enjoys handling a variety of application types. Sally has a passion for partnership applications as she loves helping to reunite couples 💖.

When she’s not working, Sally loves exploring new parts of New Zealand with her children🚶‍♀️👧👦.

09/10/2024

📢 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 📢
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) groups jobs together into "occupations" that have similar tasks and responsibilities, and “allocates” these with a particular skill level ranging from 1 to 5, with 1 being the most skilled and 5 being the least.

📊 ANZSCO was first published jointly by Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics New Zealand in 2006. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has subsequently relied on ANZSCO to assess skill-based work and residence visa applications based on the visa applicant’s main job tasks and, more recently, the ANZSCO is being used for Job Check applications made under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme.

🧮 Statistics New Zealand has now announced they are introducing a new occupation classification system called the National Occupation List (NOL) to replace the ANZSCO. The NOL will focus on New Zealand’s specific needs, and will allow StatsNZ to add new and emerging occupations which better align with our local job roles and skills.

📅 The first version of the NOL will be released on 20 November 2024. However, INZ will continue using ANZSCO until it transitions to the NOL which is expected to happen during 2025.

🆕 Stay tuned for more updates!