AkoPhilippines Immigration Services

AkoPhilippines Immigration Services Committed to delivering personalized immigration assistance. We assist Visa Application to New Zealand

16/04/2026
28/03/2026

๐Ÿšซ Know your rights. Exploitation is never part of the job.

A recent case in Lower Hutt has highlighted how some employers misuse immigration processes to exploit workers. Following an investigation, a company was sentenced this week after serious breaches were found, including underpaying migrant workers, and shifting visa related costs onto workers.

This behaviour is unlawful - and knowing the warning signs matters.

โœ… Know your rights:

โ€ข You should never be asked to pay for a job or for the cost of advertising a role. These costs are the employerโ€™s responsibility.
โ€ข You must be paid correctly for every hour you work.
โ€ข Your employment conditions must be fair and free from pressure, threats, or coercion.
โ€ข You can ask for help at any time - support is available even if youโ€™re unsure about your visa situation.

โš ๏ธ Warning signs of exploitation

โ€ข Requests for money linked to getting or keeping your job
โ€ข Pay that doesnโ€™t match your employment agreement
โ€ข Long hours that arenโ€™t recorded or paid
โ€ข Employers linking your job or pay to your visa status
โ€ข Pay deductions you didnโ€™t agree to or donโ€™t understand

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these issues, confidential help is available. Speaking up helps protect workers -and supports employers who do the right thing.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more about the sentencing: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/exploitation-is-not-a-business-model-lower-hutt-restaurant-fined-nzd-90000/
๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about exploitation and how to report concerns: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/working-to-stop-migrant-exploitation/

28/03/2026

The immigration minister says a murderer and three s*x offenders are currently trying to seek asylum in New Zealand.

23/03/2026
19/02/2026
10/02/2026

๐ŸŽ“ Dependent Child Visa โ€“ Important Update! ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
We often get this question from parents, so letโ€™s clear it up ๐Ÿ‘‡

โ“ Query:
Our understanding has always been that once a dependent child finishes high school, they must move to another visa, as a Dependent Child Student Visa is no longer suitable.
โœ… Answer:
If the dependent child plans to work full-time ๐Ÿ’ผ or study at tertiary level ๐Ÿ“š, they must apply for an appropriate visa (such as a work or student visa).

โ„น๏ธ Good to know:
Immigration New Zealand updated the wording on approval letters in 2024, and based on current guidance, dependent children may remain on their Dependent Child Student Visa until its expiry date.

โ“ Follow-up question:
If they stay on the student visa until expiry, can they still use their work rights (if granted)?
โœ… Yes โ€” they can.
As long as the visa is valid, any existing work rights remain in placeโœ”๏ธ

๐Ÿ”— This information is also available on the Immigration New Zealand website under: Dependent Child Student Visa

๐Ÿ“ฉ If youโ€™re unsure what visa pathway is best for your child after high school, feel free to message us at [email protected]


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09/02/2026

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05/02/2026

๐ŸŒ Immigration Doesnโ€™t Have to Be Confusing! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ“š
We understand that navigating the process can raise many questions, so weโ€™ll be posting answers to some of the most frequently asked immigration questionsโ€”ones that could be relevant to YOU!
Link for more information:
๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.immigration.govt.nz/.../partnership-visas/
๐Ÿ‘‰Stay tuned for regular updates, tips, and helpful info thatโ€™ll make the immigration process easier to understand. โœจ

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Calabanga
4405

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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