No general amnesty for overstayers
Friday, August 22, 2008
The Department of Labour would like to advise that there is no general amnesty for people unlawfully in New Zealand, as reported in the New Zealand Herald article 22 August 2008 ‘Amnesty gives overstayers chance to return here’.
Essential Skills in Demand Lists
Thursday, August 21, 2008
We have changed the way that you can search our Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL). We have integrated the electronic lists; together, they are to be known as the Essential Skills in Demand Lists.
New Essential Skills work policy for overseas workers
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Government is introducing a new temporary work policy for overseas workers to protect lower-skilled local workers and encourage the recruitment of high-skilled overseas workers. The new Essential Skills policy will replace the current General work policy from 28 July 2008, and will see applications for work permits in lower-skilled and higher-skilled occupations treated differently.
Skilled Migrant Category additional selection criteria maintained
Monday, July 14, 2008
The additional criteria for selecting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from the Skilled Migrant Category Pool (the Pool) for the six months from 1 August 2008 have been set. The criteria will remain the same as in the previous six-month period.
New Zealand Residence Programme for 2008/2009
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The number of places available to migrants under the New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) is reviewed by Cabinet each year. During the 2008/09 financial year the NZRP will be set at 45,000-50,000 places – the same level as last year.
Fees will change on 28 July 2008
Friday, July 04, 2008
Some of the fees that Immigration New Zealand charges applicants for visas and permits will be changing on 28 July 2008.
2008 Samoan Quota Scheme ballot results
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Results of the 2008 and Samoan Quota (SQ) ballot are now available. The ballot took place on 25 June 2008, and a total of 17,558 people were registered.
2008 Pacific Access Category ballot results
Thursday, July 03, 2008
The results of the 2008 Pacific Access Category (PAC) ballot are now available. The ballot took place on 25 June 2008, and 10,707 people were registered.
Korean Working Holiday Scheme full
Friday, May 09, 2008
The 1500 places available under the Korean Working Holiday Scheme for the year to 31 March 2009 have been filled. A further 1500 places will become available on 1 April 2009.
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