Looking into offshore recruitment? With the New Zealand economy booming, we are seeing an increasing demand from many business sectors to recruit from an offshore skilled labour talent pool. We created this guide to help employers understand what they need to do when considering hiring a skilled migrant.
New Zealand’s accredited employer work visa (AEWV) will undergo significant changes, which in combination with the new 6 Point Residence Visa system, will have impacts that are far-reaching for both employers and migrants. Principal lawyer at NZIL, Aaron Martin, provides a detailed analysis of these changes and discusses what they mean for the landscape ofRead more
Is your business prepared to meet the rigorous criteria of an Accredited Work Visa employer? On April 12th the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) announced that it is beginning post-accreditation audits. In this article, we speak with NZIL’s principal lawyer, Aaron Martin, who offers valuable insights into the potential implications of these auditsRead more
NZIL has recently partnered with a new job search website set up to help migrants achieve their dream of starting a life in New Zealand. NZ Jobs Search matches the skills of offshore migrants looking for a job in New Zealand with employers seeking workers where there are skilled migrant shortages. A natural partnership NZILRead more
Don’t underestimate the employer accreditation declaration requirements. From July 2022, any business wishing to hire an employee who needs a work visa needs to be accredited first. INZ have announced that the application process is going to be declaration-based, which means that employers are responsible for providing evidence to prove that they met the processesRead more
The new Green List to fast track residency for some occupations fails to impress immigration lawyer Aaron Martin, who says it leaves out key occupations and won’t meet its objective to attract skilled migrants. He explains the problems and how some of them could be fixed.
Proof of relationship documents To apply for a visa based on a relationship with a New Zealand visa holder or New Zealand citizen, you and your partner Immigration New Zealand defines partnership as two people of the opposite or same sex, who live together in a genuine and stable relationship. So what counts as aRead more
In mid-2022, INZ will introduce new labour market test rules for migrant workers. This will affect employers, who will need to become familiar with the new rules before borders open to skilled migrants next year.
Are you an employer or migrant worker? NZIL Lawyer Aaron Martin explains how to time your visa application with the new rules.
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