On 20 April 2026, INZ will introduce changes to employment conditions for people with open work visas. These changes are designed to provide clarity about what work is allowed under open work visas, helping migrants to better understand their rights and responsibilities. Clear and consistent visa conditions reduce uncertainty and support safer, fairer, and more compliant work practices for both migrants and employers. An open work visa lets you work for almost any employer, i

New Graduate Work Visa Options Coming to New Zealand (Late 2026) Immigration New Zealand has announced upcoming changes to graduate work visa options aimed at better connecting international graduates with New Zealand’s labour market and skill shortages. These changes introduce a Short Term Graduate Work Visa and broaden eligibility for the Post Study Work Visa, helping create clearer pathways from study to employment. Short Term Graduate Work Visa (Expected Late 2026) Inter

Update: Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Changes – Coming into Effect Late August 2026 Immigration New Zealand has released additional information about upcoming changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC). These updates are designed to help employers retain skilled workers and support New Zealand’s long-term economic growth. Here is a brief overview of the key changes: Trades & Technician Pathway Confirmed Applies to ANZSCO Skill Level 1–3 trades and technician roles Requ

Open work rights for partners of migrant workers | Immigration New Zealand Open work rights will be available to more partners of migrant...

Changes to accreditation rules for companies involved in a business sale or merger | Immigration New Zealand 30 October 2024 The...

Changes to the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV) | Immigration New Zealand Immigration NZ are making changes so that students who complete a...

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is moving the Permanent Resident Visa, Second or Subsequent Resident Visa and Variation of Travel...

Key Information about Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) The AEWV is the main temporary work visa in New Zealand. It is a new...

Important Points to Note: - Selections of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will resume on 9...

Important Parent Resident Visa Category Points- -The Parent Resident Visa restarts on 12 October 2022. - INZ resumes selecting Existing...

NOTE: If you studied a non-degree level 7 or below qualification, and you applied for your Student Visa on or after 12 May 2022, this...

Details of Sector Agreements for specific AEWV occupations announced21 August 2022 The Government has announced details of the sector...

New Zealand's border reopens 1 August 2022 The New Zealand border has now reopened, with student and visitor visa applications now open....

1) Visa extensions - Onshore - For visas expiring between 9 May and 31 December 2022 (dates inclusive) · Work to residence- 6 six...

Reopening the New Zealand border The international border is reopening in stages for eligible travellers to enter New Zealand. Who can...

Border to reopen in stages from 27 February Border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealanders from Australia at 11.59pm 27 February Reopens...

Wednesday, 15 December 2021 The Government has announced a number of new border exceptions to bring skilled workers into New Zealand...

Domestic tertiary student eligibility changeThursday, 9 December 2021 Domestic tertiary student eligibility change for dependent children...

New border exceptions announcedWednesday, 15 December 2021 The Government has announced a number of new border exceptions to bring...