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We publish immigration announcements, media releases, and stories about some of the people who work at INZ. Common topics have information to help answer questions on visas and immigration processes.

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What we do

What we do

We work with international organisations and industry partners to improve border security and make immigration easier. We lead government strategy designed to help migrants settle in New Zealand.

Policy and law

Policy and law

Immigration laws and policies set the rules for people who want to visit, work, study, live, start a business, or invest in New Zealand.

Research and statistics

Research and statistics

We gather data on all people who come to New Zealand. This helps us create immigration and settlement policies and strategies. We also run monthly customer experience surveys.

Site information

Site information

Information on the terms of use for this website, including our privacy statement and copyright requirements.

Our online systems

Our online systems

We have online systems that allow migrants to apply for visas, employers and education providers to check who can work and study in New Zealand, and for doctors to send us medical information.

Resources

  • Immigration Operational Manual — Online version
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