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Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill set to close New Zealand’s doors, for now
The New Zealand Government has passed the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill, pushing it through the legislative process in near record time.
What the Visa Processing Landscape looks like Under Level 2
With restrictions relaxing under alert level 2 and more staff able to return to the office, Immigration New Zealand’s visa processing capacity, which has been largely limited over the lockdown period, is now increasing.
NZ Govt’s Draft Bill to give Unfettered Visa Powers
Parliament has today had its first reading of the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill which, if passed, will grant a range of time-limited visa powers aimed at addressing Covid-19 ‘challenges’ in the context of immigration.
Tax Considerations for Returning Kiwis
When returning to New Zealand tax is most likely one of the last things people consider (if they consider it at all).
INZ Announces changes to processing priorities
NZ has today revised the order in which applications will be prioritised for processing.
Immigration – Lockdown Update
As we work through the continually changing logistics of the lockdown, we would like to provide a little clarity for those currently in New Zealand on visas. All Immigration New Zealand (INZ) visa processing branches are closed.