The visa is a 2-stage process. People first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If the EOI is selected and it meets the requirements, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will issue an Invitation To Apply (ITA). Only people who have received an ITA are able to make a residence application and this application must be made […]
From 25 November 2023* (subject to the approval of regulation changes), the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for TSS visa holders. […]
The Addendum to the 11th edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs paper is now available. The addendum provides an explanation of the composition and management of Australia’s immigration program in a changing international environment. The following highlights provide an overview of the information included in the addendum, which is available in […]
The Australian Government’s response to the Rapid Review into the Exploitation of Australia’s Visa System (the Nixon Review) was released today, providing measures to address exploitation of Australia’s migration system. The Government recognises the valuable contribution that migrants bring to Australia and is committed to addressing abuse of the migration system and ensuring visa holders and vulnerable community members are protected […]
The Approved Destination Status (ADS) scheme has started. The ADS scheme is a travel visa arrangement between the Australian and Chinese governments. The ADS scheme allows Chinese tourists to travel to Australia as part of an approved tour group. The first ADS tourists arrived in Australia in August 1999. On 10 August 2023, the Chinese […]
Aotearoa New Zealand has agreements with 45 countries, including Vietnam, that allow young people aged between 18 and 30 (or up to 35 in some cases) the opportunity to travel around New Zealand and work temporarily while they are here. The scheme will reopen to Vietnam nationals capped at 100 places. In February, it was […]
From 29 October 2023, accredited employers cannot use 90-day trial periods in employment agreements when hiring people on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). This includes Job Checks submitted before 29 October 2023 but assessed on and after this date. For on-going Job Check application If an employer has a Job Check application underway and […]
Existing eligibility for in-study work rights will be carried over when the new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa comes into effect on 9 October 2023. Most student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and full-time over course breaks. Students’ in-study work rights have typically been linked to […]
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is experiencing an increase in our processing times for the Job Check phase of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system. Some applications are taking longer when we need to request or clarify information. The AEWV is New Zealand’s main temporary work visa. The Job Check stage helps ensure New Zealanders are first […]
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing how we respond to false or misleading information in visa applications. From 25 September 2023, immigration officers will begin using section 58(6) of the Immigration Act. This section allows an immigration officer to decline to grant a visa if an applicant (or their agent) submits false or misleading information […]
