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Nearly 20 months after New Zealand closed its borders to non-residents, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. On Wednesday, New Zealand COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced that New Zealand will open its borders in steps in 2022. The first two steps only apply to fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens and resident visa holders.
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The New Zealand government has approved a further extension of the border class exception for 1,000 international students, which will allow more students and their families to return from the middle of 2022. These 1,000 students will be the third cohort of international students allowed to return, following the 250 and first 1,000 student cohorts since last year. It will include 400 pilot trainees, 300 students at degree level and above, and 300 students at the sub-degree level.
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On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa pathway for some temporary work visa holders currently in New Zealand. Some people arriving in New Zealand between 30 September 2021 and 31 July 2022 on long-term visas may also be eligible for this new visa.
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You might think that a drink driving conviction will never happen to you, but everyone caught for drink driving felt the same way until it did happen. If you’re someone who drinks alcohol occasionally and drives a car, it’s always useful to know your rights and legal liability, just in case the worst happens. If deportation is a subject that interests you, this article has plenty to say on that as well.
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A question that seems to be on everyone’s lips: When will Expression of Interest selections restart for the Skilled Migrant Category?
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We understand that many of you who are located overseas may have many questions about the current situation in New Zealand. Please find our summary and predictions here.
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The Government has established a new category that will allow 250 international PhD and postgraduate students to enter New Zealand and continue their studies, in the latest set of border exceptions.
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We're sure you heard the good news that your visa has been extended if its original expiry date is in 2020. However, if you're earning at or around $25.50 per hour now, read on: it might be better to apply early instead of waiting, and read out why.
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Immigration New Zealand has just published the order it will prioritise applications. If you’re worried about processing times for your visa, this information is for you.
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Immigration New Zealand has updated more information on 16 April 2020.
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