Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category
The Government has agreed to pilot a Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category for 25 refugees in 2017/18.
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- Temporary work visas changing for employers and workers
- Changes to the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa
- Permanent closure of the Silver Fern Job Search Work Visa
- Unlicensed immigration agents active in China
- New Visa Application Centre opening in Ukraine
- New location for the Beijing Visa Application Centre
- Scam targeting visa-holders continues
- 2019 Samoan Quota ballot results
- New locations for some Visa Application Centres in India
- 2019 Pacific Access Category ballot results
- New location for the Guangzhou Visa Application Centre
- Minimum income changes for some visa holders
- Essential Skills in Demand List review 2018/19
- New location for the Ankara Visa Application Centre
- New Zealand Residence Programme — Investor (Investor 2 category)
- Permanent residence for people affected by the Christchurch terrorist attacks
- VAC service fee increase
- New Zealand Residence Programme — Investor (Investor 2 category)
- New Zealand Residence Programme - Skilled Migrant Category fortnightly selection
- Support for victims and families of the Christchurch terrorist attacks
- Government confirms Electronic Travel Authority details
- Government updates New Zealand Residence Programme
- Seasonal labour shortage declared in Hawke’s Bay
- New location for the Moscow Visa Application Centre
- INZ’s Beijing office closed over Chinese New Year
- Consultation opens on proposals to improve temporary work visa settings
- INZ Auckland Central counter services to close
- New location for Sydney Visa Application Centre
- INZ to establish Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List
- Visa processing times may take longer from November to March
- Translating supporting documents for temporary entry visas
- Expression of interest selections over the holiday period
- Visa labels no longer issued for student visas granted through Provider Direct
- Changes to post-study work rights for international students come into effect on 26 November 2018
- Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills visas — changes to remuneration thresholds
- Changes to the Funds Transfer Scheme (FTS)
- Electronic Travel Authority
- New Zealand VAC opening in Turkey, Pakistan and Iran
- Immigration fees and levies changes
- Changes to post-study work rights for international students
- 2018 Samoan Quota ballot results
- Changes to the China Working Holiday Visa
- Visa labels no longer issued with visas
- Minimum income threshold adjustment
- Change in opening date of the China Working Holiday Visa
- 2018 Pacific Quota ballot results
- New online application form for partners and children
- Upcoming increases to minimum income thresholds
- Visa Application Centre service fee increase
- Canterbury Skills and Employment Hub to no longer accept vacancies from 1 June 2018
- New regional partnership agreement signed
- Seasonal labour shortage declared across the Bay of Plenty region
- A new streamlined visa process for Indian visitors to New Zealand
- VAC service fee increase
- Seasonal labour shortage declared across the Tasman region
- Labour shortage declared across Hawke’s Bay
- Portugal Working Holiday Visa
- Immigration Online application enhancements
- Relocation of the London Visa Application Centre
- Change to opening hours for Manila and Cebu offices
- Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship category introduced
- Changes proposed to home buying for overseas nationals
- Essential Skills in Demand List review 2017
- Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills policy – Changes to remuneration thresholds
- Expression of Interest selections over the holiday period
- Information for the international education sector
- Wellington office public counter closing
- Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category
- Refugee Family Support Category: 2017 opening for tier two sponsor registrations
- Process for Peruvians travelling to New Zealand for the FIFA World Cup – Intercontinental Playoff
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