MZ Migration International

02/15/2021

⚠️A cautionary reminder for all visa holders in New Zealand ⚠️
Auckland has moved to Alert Level 3 and the rest of NZ is in Alert Level 2; please ensure to comply with covid19 lockdown rules.
Lockdown Breaches = Visa Breaches, as per the latest New Zealand Immigration announcement.

09/06/2019

UPCOMING NEW TRAVEL RULES FOR NEW ZEALAND
From 1 October 2019, visitors and tourists will now be required to obtain an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) prior to travelling to New Zealand. This also includes travelers from 'visa-waiver countries'.

04/19/2017

In an effort to reduce & tend to the current unemployment rate, Australia is significantly changing the eligibility guidelines for the sponsored work subclass 457 visas (soon to be replaced by the TSS visa), also affecting government sponsored subclasses 190/489. As of 19 April 2017, occupation lists have been overhauled & replaced to eliminate 216 occupations from the current shortage lists. Among other tightened requirements, are visa validity periods of 2-4yrs, minimum years of work experience, English language, and limited work visa renewals. New occupation lists are effective immediately, and all other changes to be rolled out between now & March 2018. For further details please see: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/457-abolition-replacement

Includes information on how to apply for visitor visas, bridging visas and transit visas and what you can bring into Australia.

10/14/2016

Significant changes to New Zealand's skilled migrant category (SMC) have been announced and effective immediately. As of 12 Oct 2016, the skilled migrant EOI points threshold, has been raised to 160 points from the previous 140; furthermore, there will be no additional selections for applicants under 160 points, even those with a job offer. These changes being implemented, are to manage the high number of migrants coming into New Zealand over the recent years, but this will now of course significantly effect the ability of many skilled workers to migrate to NZ. For more information regarding INZ's recent policy changes, please see: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/new-zealand-residence-programme-changes

The Government has announced changes to the New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) for the next two years.

03/24/2015

The New Zealand Working Holiday for Mexican citizens opens the 26th of March at 10am (NZ Time) - there are only 200 available Working Holiday visas offered each year to citizens of Mexico. Needless to say, visas in this category are very competitive and are likely to fill within the 1st few hours of opening! http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/mexico.htm

Each year 200 places are available under this scheme allowing young citizens of Mexico to stay in New Zealand for up to 12 months.

09/11/2014

MZ Migration can now provide full Notary Public services, to stamp & certify your documentation as required by the AUS/NZ Depts of Immigration. This service will be offered FREE of charge to our clients.

07/10/2014

As of June/July 2014, the updated occupation shortage lists have been published for Australia & New Zealand. These lists determine the occupations that are eligible this year to qualify for skilled migration, both independently and sponsored roles. You can find direct links to these shortage lists below, or please contact us for questions regarding your detailed eligibility.
http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/skilled-occupations-lists/sol.aspx

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/063ECB35-F5D5-44D8-8325-7041A727A9D5/0/INZ109311February2013.pdf

New systems and technology, are allowing Australia to develop the world's most electronically sophisticated immigration entry system for visitors. Read more about Australia's entry system.

05/01/2014

NEW ZEALAND 'Silver Fern' work visas are being reviewed and will not open as expected this April/May. This is a very competitive visa category, as only 300 places worldwide have been offered each year for young skilled workers. There will likely be significant changes to the Silver Fern visa, however details will not be released by INZ until late 2014.