Immigration Central Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand

06/10/2026

Spring blossoms in Palmerston North this week.

29/09/2026

When the settings are correct, AI will certainly improve processing times. However I do feel for the person who had their visa overturned after AI incorrectly approved it.

More than 55 job checks and visitor visas bypassed manual assessment.

08/06/2026

New post study work visa options are coming for international students.

🌏🎓 Studying in New Zealand? Two work visa options are opening up for graduates.

From Monday 16 November, there are two changes that can help international graduates take the next step from study into work:

✅ New visa: Short‑term Graduate Work Visa (SGWV)

A new visa for eligible graduates of vocational study, offering up to 6 months of open work rights — time to look for a job, gain local experience, and explore longer‑term options.

✅ Expanded eligibility: Post‑Study Work Visa (PSWV)

More graduates will now be eligible for a Post‑Study Work Visa of up to 12 months, with eligibility extended to students who complete a Level 7 Graduate Diploma and also hold a Bachelor’s degree.

These are one‑off visas and can only be granted once per individual.

Find out more about these visas and start planning your study journey at: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/new-and-updated-post-study-work-visa-options/

24/05/2026

English Language Changes coming from 1 June 2026.

The Minister of Immigration announced today changes to English language requirements for some AEWV holders will come into effect from 1 June 2026.

Read more about this change on our website: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/english-language-requirements-extended-to-aewv-skill-level-3-roles/

24/05/2026

Erica Stanford has announced today that with the introduction of two new skilled residence pathways coming in August 2026 it was important that people coming to New Zealand for "mid-skilled roles with aspirations for residence" arrive with a "minimum of basic, everyday English".

The changes will apply from the beginning of next month.

17/04/2026

New Zealand Visa Applicants, take note.

🚨Watch out for fake job offers🚨

New Zealand employers cannot charge you fees for a job or make you pay any of their recruitment costs. This includes indirectly through a third party who then demands you pay them.

If you see these signs of a scam, stop and take extra precautions. Ask questions and seek official advice: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/protecting-yourself-from-immigration-scams/