New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 22 May 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 22 May 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 15 May 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 15 May 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 8 May 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 8 May 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 1 May 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 1 May 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 24 April 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 24 April 2013.
Reminder - New Visa Application Centre opens in Bali on 22 April 2013 Thursday, 18 April 2013 Customers in Indonesia will be able to make visa applications at the New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Bali when it opens on 22 April 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 17 April 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 17 April 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 10 April 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 10 April 2013.
Change to receiving office for applicants applying for visas through INZ Los Angeles Monday, 8 April 2013 From 17 April 2013, the Immigration New Zealand office in Los Angeles will no longer receive visa applications. All applications that were previously received by this office should be sent or delivered in person to the New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Los Angeles.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 3 April 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 3 April 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 27 March 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 27 March 2013.
Five Country Conference Visa Application Centre opens in Singapore Monday, 25 March 2013 Today in Singapore, the New Zealand High Commissioner, Bernadette Cavanagh, and Immigration New Zealand (INZ) Deputy Chief Executive, Nigel Bickle, joined their United Kingdom and Australian counterparts to officially open a new shared Visa Application Centre (VAC).
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 20 March 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 20 March 2013.
Updates to List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment and Qualifications Recognised as an Exception Wednesday, 20 March 2013 On 8 April 2013, the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (Appendix 3) and the list of Qualifications Recognised as an Exception (Appendix 8) will be updated.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 13 March 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 13 March 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 6 March 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 6 March 2013.
Change to receiving office for visas in South Asia: Singapore and Indonesia Monday, 4 March 2013 From 18 March 2013 (Indonesia) and 25 March 2013 (Singapore), the Immigration New Zealand offices in Jakarta and Singapore will no longer receive visa applications.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 27 February 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 27 February 2013.
New Zealand Residence Programme – Parent Category Monday, 25 February 2013 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the Parent Category took place on 18 February 2013.
Change to receiving office for visas in Germany Friday, 22 February 2013 From 28 February 2013, all visa applications from German residents should be sent to the Immigration New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Hamburg.
Fee for a variation of conditions on a temporary visa reinstated in regulations Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Variation of Conditions: Fee refund process Monday, 11 February 2013 As explained in a recent article, Immigration New Zealand has become aware that the fee for varying conditions of a temporary visa is not set out correctly in the Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission and Related Matters) Regulations 2010 (the Regulations).
Essential Skills in Demand Lists Review Monday, 11 February 2013 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has recently reviewed the Essential Skills in Demand Lists – including the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL). Changes were made to these two lists on 11 February 2013. The Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL) has not been changed with this review, however an update is due in March 2013.
Change to receiving office for visas in South Asia – Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Wednesday, 6 February 2013 From 11 February 2013 (Thailand) and 18 February 2013 (Vietnam) the Immigration New Zealand offices in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City will no longer receive visa applications. All applications that were previously received by these offices should be sent by mail or courier to the Immigration New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in either Bangkok (for Thailand) or Ho Chi Minh City (for Vietnam).
Skilled Migrant Category – additional selection criteria maintained Friday, 1 February 2013 The additional criteria for selecting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the Skilled Migrant Category Pool (the Pool) until 31 July 2013 have been set. The criteria will remain the same as in the previous six-month period.
Variation of conditions on a temporary visa: removal of fee and refunds Thursday, 31 January 2013 Immigration New Zealand has recently become aware that the fee for varying conditions of a temporary visa is not set out correctly in the Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission and Related Matters) Regulations 2010 (the Regulations).
Visa administration fees increase on 1 February for applicants in India and Russia Friday, 25 January 2013 From 1 February, TTS, the third party company contracted by Immigration New Zealand as a collection agent for visa applications, will be increasing its visa service fee for applicants in India and Russia.
New visa application drop boxes in North Asia and South America Wednesday, 23 January 2013 Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have introduced new visa application drop box services in North Asia and South America.
Visa rule helps streamline process for employers and ensures Kiwis first in line for jobs Monday, 14 January 2013 Employers wanting to hire migrant workers for jobs in the Canterbury region, bar highly skilled professions or those on a skill shortage list, will need to follow new visa application rules from 28 January 2013.
Processing of student visas resumes at four PTEs Monday, 24 December 2012 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has resumed the processing of student visa applications for all four Private Training Establishments (PTEs) where processing was suspended last month.
INZ supports victims of forced marriage Friday, 21 December 2012 Immigration New Zealand has signed a Letter of Agreement which outlines an inter-agency response for victims of forced marriage in New Zealand.
Clarification for Indian visa holders Friday, 21 December 2012 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) wishes to assure Indian visa holders that there has been no change to Immigration policy.
Receiving office for visa applications for the UK and Ireland has changed Thursday, 20 December 2012 All applications for temporary visas (with the exception of the Skilled Migrant Category applications*) from UK and Irish residents are now to be submitted to the Immigration New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in London.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Investor (Investor 2) category Wednesday, 19 December 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 19 December 2012.
China Special Work Category: Chinese chefs Friday, 14 December 2012 All 200 places for Chinese chefs were filled between October 2008 and September 2011.
Change to receiving office for visas in Western Europe Wednesday, 5 December 2012 From 10 December 2012, the New Zealand Embassies in Brussels, Geneva, Paris and Rome will no longer receive and process visa applications on behalf of Immigration New Zealand.
Change to receiving office for visas in Berlin, Germany Wednesday, 5 December 2012 From 10 December 2012, the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin will no longer receive and process visa applications on behalf of Immigration New Zealand.
New Zealand Residence Programme – Parent Category Wednesday, 5 December 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Parent Category took place on Thursday 16 November 2012.
Change to receiving office Thursday, 22 November 2012 From 27 November 2012, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Posts in Ottawa, Washington DC, Brasilia, Santiago, and Buenos Aires will no longer receive visa applications.
Canterbury Skill Shortage List updated with new construction occupations Friday, 16 November 2012 Thirteen construction-related occupations have been added to the Canterbury Skill Shortage List after a review of critical skill shortages in the region and analysis of available skilled New Zealanders to do the work.
Change to Receiving Offices Monday, 1 October 2012 From the dates listed below, the New Zealand Embassies in Japan and South Korea and the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taiwan will no longer receive visa applications.
Change in process for applications from people in Cook Islands and Niue Friday, 7 September 2012 From 18 September 2012, people in Niue and Rarotonga applying for a New Zealand temporary visa will submit all visa applications to Immigration New Zealand's Northern Region Documentation Branch (NDB) in Auckland, New Zealand.
Powers of detention for immigration officers Wednesday, 5 September 2012 From 3 September 2012, new powers of detention, and entry and search for immigration officers have been brought into effect by Immigration New Zealand.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 22 August 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 22 August 2012.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Parent Category Tuesday, 21 August 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Parent category took place on Thursday 16 August 2012. 595 EOIs were selected. All completed Tier One EOIs accepted on or before 15 August 2012 were selected.
Government announces new initiative to attract international students to Christchurch Thursday, 9 August 2012 Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has today announced a new initiative to attract international students to Christchurch.
China skilled work instructions Tuesday, 7 August 2012 A change to the China skilled work instructions on 30 July 2012 means that individuals may be able to apply from within New Zealand.
Changes to immigration health screening Friday, 27 July 2012 Changes are being made to streamline and improve immigration health screening. The following changes take effect from 30 July 2012 and will affect all visa applicants who require immigration health screening.
Details of the new Parent Category Friday, 27 July 2012 Details of the Parent Category of Residence policy, opening on 30 July, have been announced.
MoU with Education New Zealand Friday, 20 July 2012 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Education New Zealand have been working together to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 24 April 2012.
Changes to receiving offices Monday, 16 July 2012 From 30 July 2012, the receiving office for temporary applications for all applicants residing in Australia is changing to INZ Sydney.
Change to receiving offices Friday, 13 July 2012 The process for submitting New Zealand visa applications in the Pacific is changing.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 4 July 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 4 July 2012. Eight (8) EOIs were selected. All EOIs with a claim of between 42 and 57 points were selected.
Change to receiving offices for Egyptian residents Tuesday, 12 June 2012 From 1 July 2012, the receiving office for temporary applications for Egyptian residents is changing.
New forms available from Monday 11 June 2012 Friday, 8 June 2012 We have reviewed a number of our commonly used forms to make them shorter and easier to use. The new forms will be available Monday.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Wednesday, 6 June 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Wednesday 6 June 2012. Six (6) EOIs were selected. All EOIs with a claim of between 30 and 71 points were selected.
June 2012 Annual INZ Customer Satisfaction Survey Thursday, 31 May 2012 Soon, we will be emailing a survey invitation to a number of recent visa applicants. The June 2012 Annual INZ Customer Satisfaction Survey asks visa applicants questions about their application experience.
VisaView system issues Thursday, 17 May 2012 There have been some system issues with VisaView lately, and this has been impacting negatively on a number of employers.
Changes to immigration family residence categories Thursday, 10 May 2012 The changes to immigration family policies will help New Zealand attract and retain skilled migrants, and ensure that family migrants can settle well and are self-sufficient.
Submission on the Immigration Amendment Bill Thursday, 10 May 2012 The Government has announced amendments to the Immigration Act to deter a mass arrival of potentially illegal migrants into New Zealand.
Silver Fern Job Search scheme - applicants affected by technical error Thursday, 10 May 2012 A technical error occurred shortly after the Silver Fern Job Search opened on Friday 4 May, which enabled people to submit applications and pay the application fee after all the places had been filled. All those affected were contacted on Friday and received an apology for the error and were advised they would receive a full refund.
INZ signs MoU with Education New Zealand Tuesday, 8 May 2012 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) on 24 April 2012 will strengthen the framework of the New Zealand Specialist Agents (NZSA) programme and create a number of benefits for New Zealand’s export education industry.
Changes to work visa applications for entertainment industry personnel Monday, 30 April 2012 Changes in visa requirements for temporary workers in the music, screen and entertainment industry take effect on 30 April 2012. The changes apply to entertainers, performing artists and associated support personnel, film and video production and post-production crew, producers and directors.
New Zealand Residence Programme - Investor (Investor 2 category) Thursday, 26 April 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Category, Investor (Investor 2 category), took place on Thursday 26 April 2012. Eleven (11) EOIs were selected. All EOIs with a claim of between 38 and 65 points were selected.
Research shows skilled migrants points system working well Thursday, 19 April 2012 New research by the Department of Labour (now Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) has found the Skilled Migrant Category is generally working well, with 94 percent of skilled migrants in jobs three years after migrating, and earning on average $30 an hour.
Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) amendments Tuesday, 10 April 2012 The Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) has been updated to clarify the qualification, work experience or registration requirements for the following occupations:
Immigration health screening changes Monday, 2 April 2012 The Minister of Immigration announced on 2 April 2012 that changes are being made to immigration health screening in late July 2012. The details of the changes are still being developed and more information will be made available closer to the implementation of these changes.
Changes to receiving offices Thursday, 29 March 2012 From 16 April 2012 the receiving offices for residents of Hubei (China), Hunan (China), Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines are changing.
Change to time period for submitting supporting documentation for China Working Holiday Scheme applications Friday, 23 March 2012 On 26 March 2012, the timeframe for supplying further documentation in support of an individual's online application will change from 60 days to 30 days.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 21 March 2012 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 21 March 2012.
Changes to work visa applications for entertainment industry personnel Monday, 20 February 2012 Changes in visa requirements for temporary workers in the music, screen and entertainment industry take effect on 30 April 2012. The changes apply to entertainers, performing artists and associated support personnel, film and video production and post-production crew, producers and directors.
NZ Inc China Strategy launched today Friday, 3 February 2012 The NZ Inc China Strategy was launched today. It's the second in a series of strategies to deliver improved strategic planning, coordination and efficiency among NZ Inc agencies, which include the Department of Labour and Immigration New Zealand.
Visa fees for Indian nationals Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Interim visa approval letters delays Friday, 23 December 2011 Over the holiday period, there may be some delays in interim visa approval letters being sent to some people. However, any delays will only affect the sending of letters, not the actual grant of interim visas.
China Special Work Category: Chinese chefs Thursday, 22 December 2011 All 200 places for Chinese chefs were filled between October 2008 and September 2011. Further places will be released in batches, to manage demand.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 14 December 2011 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 14 December 2011.
Immigration Contact Centre seasonal opening hours Wednesday, 14 December 2011 The Immigration Contact Centre will be open reduced hours during the holiday season.
Auckland Pacific Branch closure Tuesday, 13 December 2011 The Auckland Pacific Branch is closing on 15 December.
Which versions of INZ application forms are accepted? Tuesday, 13 December 2011 We regularly change our application forms to reflect changes in policy. However, we usually continue to accept the previous versions of forms for a period of time, so that customers who apply using them are not disadvantaged.
Essential Skills in Demand Lists Review Monday, 28 November 2011 The Department of Labour (now the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) has recently reviewed the Essential Skills in Demand Lists – including the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skills Shortage List (ISSL). The Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL) will also be updated. Changes will be made to all three lists on 5 December 2011.
Changes to health requirements for some visa applicants, partners and dependent children Friday, 18 November 2011 Changes have been made to some of the health requirements for both partners and dependent children of residents, and for pregnant temporary entrants to New Zealand.
New collection agent for visa applications Thursday, 29 September 2011 VFS Global Services (VFS) has been appointed by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) as a collection agent for visa applications with effect from 12 August in Shanghai and from 17 October 2011 for Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
Immigration policy for musicians, actors, entertainers and associated workers Thursday, 22 September 2011 The Minister of Immigration announced today that new immigration instructions and processes under WS2 Specific purpose or events for entertainers, performing artists, film and video production crew, and associated support personnel will be coming into effect in March 2012.
Student visa processing update Friday, 9 September 2011 At the recent 2011 New Zealand International Education Conference, Head of Immigration Nigel Bickle outlined the broad strategic direction for Immigration New Zealand (INZ).
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 7 September 2011 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on Wednesday, 7 September 2011.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 24 August 2011 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on Wednesday, 24 August 2011.
June 2011 Annual INZ Customer Satisfaction Survey Wednesday, 25 May 2011 We will be emailing a survey invitation to a number of recent visa applicants. The June 2011 Annual INZ Customer Satisfaction Survey asks visa applicants questions about their application experience.
Fault with Online Services Tuesday, 17 May 2011 Many users are unable to access their applications using the Skilled Migrant Category and Working Holiday Schemes online systems as usual. The 'What's happening' page is not available to many users. We are working to fix this error as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience.
June 2011 Quarterly INZ Customer Satisfaction Survey Monday, 9 May 2011 We will be emailing a survey invitation to a number of recent visa applicants. The June 2011 Quarterly INZ Customer Satisfaction Survey asks visa applicants questions about their application experience.
Silver Fern Job Search Quota re-opens 10.00am on 27 April Thursday, 21 April 2011 The annual Silver Fern Job Search Quota opens will be opening on Wednesday 27 April at 10.00am, and demand for places is likely to be high.
Registrations are open for Pacific Quota Monday, 4 April 2011 Registration for this year’s Pacific Quota ballot opens today and closes at the end of the month. Between now and then citizens of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Kiribati can submit their registration applications for New Zealand residence under the 2011 Samoa Quota (SQ) and Pacific Access Category (PAC) ballots.
INZ staff visiting welfare centres Monday, 7 March 2011 INZ staff will be attending the welfare centre at Pioneer Stadium in Christchurch to answer immigration queries on Tuesday 8 March and Wednesday 9 March, from 10am-2pm on each day.
Passports at Immigration New Zealand’s Christchurch branch Thursday, 3 March 2011 Most foreign passports held in Immigration New Zealand’s Christchurch Branch have now been recovered from the branch’s Crystal Plaza office, which is located in central Christchurch, a heavily damaged area still cordoned off from the public. A number of passports are still in the office, and cannot be retrieved at this time.
Students - frequently asked questions in connection with the Christchurch earthquake Monday, 28 February 2011
Further interim visas for foreign nationals affected by the earthquake Friday, 25 February 2011 The Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman, has announced that interim visas will be granted to everyone who has a residence application lodged with the INZ Christchurch branch, who is in New Zealand and whose current visa will expire on or before 31 May 2011.
Immigration help for families travelling to NZ following Christchurch earthquake Friday, 25 February 2011 If you have family members missing as a result of Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch, Immigration New Zealand would like to make it as easy and quick as possible for you to get here.
Advice for lodgement of applications by customers who would usually apply to Christchurch Branch Friday, 25 February 2011 Customers who would normally apply to Christchurch Branch should now apply to Northern Documentation Branch.
Settlement Support New Zealand - Earthquake response for new migrants Thursday, 24 February 2011 NOTE: Settlement Support does not handle visa inquiries. For all visa and Immigration inquiries, please call the Immigration Contact Centre on 0508 558 855. In stressful situations like Christchurch's tragic earthquake, new migrants can find it really hard - they may not have the friends or family support that most of us automatically turn to.
Interim visas for foreign nationals affected by earthquake Thursday, 24 February 2011 Following Tuesday's earthquake the Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman, has announced that interim visas will be issued to any foreign national whose work, visitor or student visa application is lodged at Immigration New Zealand's Christchurch office.
Christchurch branch closed until further notice Tuesday, 22 February 2011 Immigration New Zealand's (INZ's) visa processing centre in Crystal Plaza in Cathedral Square is closed until further notice following Tuesday's earthquake.
New 'interim visa' system Friday, 10 December 2010 A new ‘interim visa’ system comes into effect on 7 February 2011 to help overseas students, workers and visitors who wish to extend their stay in New Zealand.
Work visa holders undertaking a course of study or formal training Tuesday, 30 November 2010 Work visa holders who wish to undertake a course of study or formal training may need to apply for a variation of conditions.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 17 November 2010 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 17 November 2010.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 6 October 2010 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 6 October 2010.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 22 September 2010 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 22 September 2010.
Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) Review Wednesday, 1 September 2010
New Zealand Residence Programme: Investor (Investor 2 Category) selection Wednesday, 1 September 2010 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Policy, Investor (Investor 2 Category), took place on Wednesday, 1 September 2010.
VisaView launched 2 August Monday, 2 August 2010 An online system has been introduced by the Department of Labour to help employers check if job applicants are entitled to work in New Zealand.
Pacific Immigration Quota results are out Monday, 2 August 2010 The results of the Immigration New Zealand 2010 Samoa Quota (SQ) and Pacific Access Category (PAC) Ballots are out.
Changes to policy effective 26 July 2010 Friday, 16 July 2010 There will be changes to Immigration New Zealand's Operational Policy effective 26 July 2010.
New Zealand Residence Programme 2010-2011 Thursday, 1 July 2010
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 30 June 2010 Due to technical problems with the Expression of Interest online system, today’s selection has been postponed until 1.00 pm on Thursday, 1 July 2010.
June 2010 Annual Global Visa and Permit Survey Tuesday, 18 May 2010 We will be emailing a survey invitation to a number of recent visa and permit applicants. The June 2010 Annual Global Visa and Permit Survey asks visa and permit applicants questions about their application experience.
Fees changes for applications lodged outside New Zealand Monday, 10 May 2010 The fees that Immigration New Zealand charges for immigration services will change on 31 May 2010. The changes will only affect payments made outside New Zealand, not payments made in New Zealand dollars.
Registrations for Pacific Quota open Saturday, 1 May 2010 Registrations for the 2010 Samoa Quota (SQ) and Pacific Access Category (PAC) ballot are now open. From Saturday 1 May until Monday 31 May 2010, eligible citizens of Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati and Tuvalu can register their interest in becoming a resident of New Zealand under the SQ and PAC ballot.
Changes to policy taking effect 29 March 2010 Monday, 29 March 2010 A number of changes to Immigration New Zealand's operational policy take effect on 29 March 2010.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection Wednesday, 24 February 2010 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 24 February 2010.
New Zealand Residence Programme: Investor (Investor 2 Category) selection Wednesday, 3 February 2010 A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Migrant Investment Policy, Investor (Investor 2 Category), took place on Wednesday, 3 February 2010.
