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- Immigration Perspectives and Success Stories
For more immigration news and updates visit our blog http://sfimmigrationblog.wordpress.com - Important Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category
On the 25 July 2011 a number of changes to the Skilled Migrant Category will be coming into effect.
What’s changing?
The following changes will be made:
Points awarded for recognised qualifications:
Qualifications on the NZ Qualification ...more
- Free Trade Negotiations Promises to Strengthen Ties Between New Zealand and India
Prime Minister John Key 's visit to India this week aims to implement a Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand, as well as raise New Zealand's profile as an international tourist destination. Mr Key met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan S...more
- Immigration Policy Changes Affecting Overseas Students
Immigration policy changes affecting students 1 June 2011 Education is one of New Zealand’s top five export industries, contributing approximately $2.3 billion to the New Zealand economy each year and supporting 32,000 jobs. Changes to immigra...more
- Migration a Concern in the South Island
Recent statistics reveal that the number of Kiwis leaving New Zealand from the Southland region continue to rise, and is almost on par with the number of migrants arriving in the region. In the year ended March 2011, 924 migrants arrived in Invercargi...more
- Tips for New Migrants: Preparing the Required Documents for your Visa Application
The most important part of your migration process will be obtaining and preparing the required documents for your visa application.
We strongly recommend that you:
Read through the Visa Application Document Checklist and find out exactly what yo...more
- Licensed Immigration Advisers: What they can do for you
An article from http://www.migrationnews.com/new_zealand/news#happy clearly outlines the benefits of enlisting the help of a Licensed Immigration Adviser for your New Zealand Visa Application process:
Immigrants to New Zealand are better protected ...more
- The Benefits of Studying in New Zealand & Things to Consider Before Applying for your Student Visa
A few decades ago New Zealand was a tiny blip on the international radar. Ask any New Zealander who travelled abroad prior to 1994 and they will tell you that very little was known about our low-key country except for the amusing fact that our miniscul...more
- Tips for New Migrants: How to Beat the Post-Migrating Blues
So, here you are in a new country and what is to be your home for the next few decades. You had finally packed your bags, sold whatever property you owned, and made the daunting, and emotionally, and financially stressful process of relocating to a com...more
- How The New Zealand Immigration Points System Works
How The New Zealand Immigration Points System Works
In this article you will learn how the New Zealand skilled migrant immigration points system works and how it can help you to immigrate to New Zealand.
If you want to immigrate to New Zealand, the...more
- How to immigrate to New Zealand
If are thinking of emigrating to New Zealand, then this article is for you.
The Skilled Migrant route is a way to help New Zealand to fill their employment needs. Applicants are selected based upon the value they can add to the New Zealand economy...more
- New Interim Visa
The Implications of the New Interim Visa on Migrant Workers and Employers
New Interim Visa took effect on 7th January 2011, signalling a positive impact on the job security of migrant workers and the interests of employers. Immigration Minister Jonat...more
- Spirits Will Not Be Crushed
Phil Koeghan Supports Christchurch Relief and Rallies to Promote New Zealand Tourism
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Loyal Cantabrian and host of the hit reality TV show The Amazing Race's, Phil Keoghan is in Christchurch at the moment raising awareness and...more
- New Zealand's Darkest Day: February 22nd 2011
Our Thoughts, Hearts, and Prayers Go Out to the People of Christchurch
Yet another devastating earthquake hit Christchurch City yesterday at 12.51pm. It measured 6.3 on the richtor scale and struck during the city's busiest hours; only five months aft...more
- Changes to the Immigration New Zealand Act Nov 2010
Changes to the Immigration New Zealand Act Nov 2010
Happy Spring to all!
I just love the new season, I always think of spring as new life.......the blossoms, stone fruit, warmer days and more sun.
As we approach summer all of us in the Immigrati...more
- Immediate Skill Shortage List Biannual Review 2010
Immediate Skill Shortage List Biannual Review 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
The ISSL identifies those occupations that have an immediate shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand. It is designed to facilitate the approval of temporary...more
