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19 July 2026
Improvements to the Pathway Student Visa to better support international students
The Government has made changes to the Pathway Student Visa (PSV). This gives international students more flexibility in...
6 July 2026
Employer sentenced after demanding tens of thousands of dollars from migrant worker
A Palmerston North company director who demanded tens of thousands of dollars from a migrant worker while employing her ...
5 July 2026
Business Investor Work Visa updates to unlock wider investment opportunities
New changes to the Business Investor Work Visa will expand how and where business people can invest, making it easier to...
5 July 2026
Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications moving to enhanced Immigration Online
From 24 August 2026, Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications are moving to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Im...
30 June 2026
Police certificates required upfront for student and temporary visas
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) requires police certificates to be provided upfront for student and other temporary visa a...
30 June 2026
Student visa processing update – midyear intake and reminder to apply early
Immigration New Zealand is reminding prospective international students to apply for their Student visa as early as poss...
28 June 2026
Update on English language testing for immigration applications
From midnight 12 July 2026 New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), you must take all parts of the Occupational English Test (O...
23 June 2026
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship programme to become permanent
From 3 July 2026, the Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) programme will become a permanent complementary ...
21 June 2026
The right to seek safety - a shared promise
World Refugee Day is marked each year on 20 June. It provides an opportunity for countries around the world to recognise...
18 June 2026
Health scholarship opens to support former refugees into healthcare careers
The Refugee Health Scholarship programme is opening for its second year, continuing to support former refugees and their...
17 June 2026
Final details about changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and work to residence visas
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is announcing final details on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of thes...
16 June 2026
Working together to protect the integrity of our immigration system
A recent cross-agency operation has highlighted the impact of strong collaboration in protecting the integrity of New Ze...