Professional Visa Solutions

11/09/2026

Hamilton Branch opening for Provisas and Target Language Academy # #

28/07/2026

Study Master's in 2026 in Nz

23/06/2026

Every client's situation is different and Gurpreet's was no exception. In her words, here's what working with our licensed team was like. We're grateful she shared it. Got questions about your own situation? Send us a message.

24/05/2026

The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

From the beginning of next month, the language requirement will apply to ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) skill level 3 roles.

The NOL groups jobs together into occupations with skill level ranges from 1-5.

Examples of level 1 are a chief sustainability officer or head chef/executive chef, while level 3 occupations include peer support worker or ski Patroller.

Applying the requirement to level 3 roles will align them with the existing English language requirements for skill levels 4 and 5.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said skill level 3 was now the largest part of the AEWV cohort.

"Being able to communicate in basic, everyday English ensures that workers understand their rights and engage effectively at work and in the community while they are here," said Stanford.

"The required standard is the current baseline (IELTS 4.0 or equivalent), which demonstrates basic, everyday English for common situations, not a high or advanced level of English."

She said with the introduction of two new skilled residence pathways in August it was important that people coming to New Zealand for "mid-skilled roles with aspirations for residence" arrive with a "minimum of basic, everyday English".

"They will then have up to five years to meet the higher level of English required for residence."

Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and Peak Seasonal Visa AEWV applications were not required to meet the minimum standard of English.

The government was also expanding the Active Investor Growth category to include a philanthropic component.

From 1 June this year, applicants in the Growth category would be able to include philanthropic gifts of up to 20 percent of their total investment.

This option is currently available in the Balanced category, but not in Growth, which attracts the most applications.

"This expansion retains the Grown category's focus on active investment, while recognising that philanthropy also supports positive outcomes for communities alongside strong economic investment," Stanford said.

24/03/2026

12/03/2026

In late 2026:

A new 6-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa will be introduced for eligible NZQCF Level 5-7 graduates who do not qualify for a Post Study Work Visa. Graduates must have studied full-time for at least 24 weeks in New Zealand. English language, foundation, and bridging qualifications are not included.

Post Study Work Visa eligibility will be extended to New Zealand graduate diploma holders who also hold a bachelor’s degree (including bachelor’s degrees outside New Zealand). The work visa may be granted for the duration the student spent studying their graduate diploma in New Zealand, up to a maximum of 1 year.

18/02/2026

16/02/2026

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12/02/2026

Many visa refusals aren’t caused by “bad applications” they’re caused by misunderstanding requirements. Clear guidance prevents unnecessary mistakes. If something feels confusing, message us before applying

10/02/2026

Rishi came to us after his Job Check was declined, even after one RFI and two PPIs. His previous advisers hadn’t clearly justified why a Store Manager was genuinely required, and the application had been treated like a paperwork exercise rather than a compliance case. The employer was left frustrated, confused, and at real risk of losing the role altogether.

When ProVisas stepped in at the reconsideration stage, we approached the case strategically, not defensively. We focused on the real question INZ was asking: “Why does this business genuinely require a Store Manager?” Our team highlighted the business structure and operational need, explained the day‑to‑day managerial responsibilities, clarified staff supervision, compliance, and reporting lines, and demonstrated why existing staff could not absorb the role. Every point was addressed directly and commercially.

The result was decisive: the reconsideration was approved in just 2 days, the Job Check decision was overturned, and the employer successfully retained the role. This case now forms part of our 100+ successful reconsiderations, maintaining a 100% success rate as of February 2026.