Layburn Hodgins Immigration

02/11/2022

Skilled Migrant Category Changes!

The Expression of Interest (EOI) has now been updated to allow for situations where applicants cannot claim points for a recognised qualification or meet English language requirements due to the delay in NZQA international qualification assessments and English tests. Applicants may not be able to receive their assessment or sit their English test before the first EOI selection on 9 November 2022.
Applicants can now make a declaration to allow these requirements to be met after the EOI selection. Applicants making this declaration will need to show that they have booked an acceptable English Language test and requested a NZQA international qualification assessment.

When we will select expressions of interest for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.

12/10/2022

BREAKING NEWS!

The Immigration minister has announced that the Skilled Migrant Category is reopening.

Selections of expressions of interest for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC) will resume on 9 November 2022.

SMC is a points based system. On 9 November 2022 Immigration New Zealand will select expressions of interest with at least 160 points. After 9 November 2022, the threshold will increase to 180 points.

Get in contact with us today to see if you are eligible for SMC.

Contact us on 03 366 2332 or [email protected]

When we will select expressions of interest for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.

11/10/2022

Immigration New Zealand announce changes to the median wage threshold.

On 27 February 2023 the median wage will increase to $29.66 per hour. This means workers applying for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) on or after 27 February 2023 must be paid at least $29.66 per hour, unless the role is listed on the median wage exemption list.

Changes to the median wage exemption are also on the horizon. In April 2023 Immigration are increasing the median wage exemption to $28.18 per hour for workers in the hospitality and tourism industry. This wage exemption will stay in place until the end of March 2024.

Contact us today at [email protected] for more information.

The new median wage of NZD $29.66 an hour will be adopted into the immigration system on 27 February 2023.

04/08/2022

Meet Emily.

Emily specialises in property, private client and immigration law.

For clients hoping to live and work in New Zealand, their INZ experience can be fraught with deadlines, evidence and red tape. Purchasing a property can also be challenging, especially when it is a first home or where there are nasty EQC surprises. Emily is very proud of her reputation for providing efficient service and making legal transactions and processes as stress-free and straightforward as possible. Her focus is on smoothing the way for clients - to ensure they have a positive experience.

Property & Commercial
The sale and purchase of residential real estate, including first home purchases, KiwiSaver first home withdrawals and Kiwisaver Homestart grants

New Zealand Immigration
All aspects of Immigration work for Temporary Visa and Resident Visa categories including Visitor Visa, Essential Skills Work Visa, Skilled Migrant Resident Visa, Partnership Work/Resident Visa, Entrepreneur Work Visa, etc
Strategic advice on visa options available
Dealing with Character Waiver issues
Assisting overseas clients with visa applications to be lodged offshore
Liaising with clients’ employers in relation to Immigration’s Labour Market Test and other visa requirements

Private Client
Wills
Family trusts
Enduring powers of attorney

Contact Emily by email [email protected] or call 03-3662332.

07/07/2022

Did you know: Employers must be accredited to use the Accredited Employer Work Visa?

Did you know that you must now be accredited under the new AEWV system to be able to hire migrants. This includes migrants both currently in New Zealand and off-shore.

Click on the link below. Contact us today for more information

https://mailchi.mp/825219d9debd/accredited-employer-work-visa

05/07/2022

Our immigration experts can help you.

https://www.layburn.co.nz/New-Zealand-Immigration/

23/05/2022

Employer accreditation applications are open now!

From today employers are able to apply for accreditation. You can get accreditation to use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to hire migrants on visas for up to 3 years.

Get in contact with us today for assistance with your application.

You can get accreditation to use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to hire migrants on visas for up to 3 years. You must pay at least the NZ median wage, unless the role is on an exemption list, and show that you cannot find suitable New Zealanders first.

18/05/2022

The new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications are opening soon!

Relevant dates you need to be aware of:

Applications for Employer Accreditation open on 23 May 2022.

Job check applications open on 20 June 2022.

Accredited Employer Work Visa applications open on 4 July 2022.

Essential Skills Work Visa applications close on 3 July 2022.

Contact us today for more information on how these changes may affect you.

There are 3 steps to hiring a migrant on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). These are accreditation, the job check, and the AEWV application. You can apply for accreditation from 10am on 23 May 2022 and for a job check from 20 June 2022.

05/04/2022

The new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is being introduced on 4 July 2022 with applications for employers becoming accredited opening on 23 May 2022.

Get in touch with us today for more information.

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a new temporary work visa being introduced on 4 July 2022. You must be accredited to hire migrant workers on an AEWV.