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Immigration NZ - Latest News [Page 5]

Sentence sends strong message against migrant exploitation

Monday, 17 November 2014, 2:42 pm | Immigration NZ

A director of a Wellington immigration agency has been sentenced for her role in the exploitation of migrant workers in an immigration scam masterminded by her and her husband. More >>

RSE employers praise seasonal work scheme

Monday, 10 November 2014, 4:12 pm | Immigration NZ

Employers who take on seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme are praising it as meeting the needs of New Zealand’s horticulture and viticulture growers. More >>

Immigration fraudsters sentenced

Thursday, 2 October 2014, 11:54 am | Immigration NZ

Two Fijian nationals found guilty of providing false and misleading information to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have been sentenced. More >>

Developer confirmed for refugee centre rebuild

Friday, 26 September 2014, 11:20 am | Immigration NZ

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) today signed a contract with Downer New Zealand Ltd to carry out the rebuild of the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre in South Auckland. More >>

New online medical system

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 11:56 am | Immigration NZ

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is seeking registrations of interest for a new onshore panel physician network to support an online immigration health processing system. More >>

Student visa applications go online

Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 10:30 am | Immigration NZ

People from all over the world who want to study in New Zealand can now apply for their visas online. More >>

First people trafficking charges

Thursday, 28 August 2014, 3:10 pm | Immigration NZ

The first people trafficking charges in New Zealand have been brought by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). More >>

Nationwide provider for settlement information services

Monday, 30 June 2014, 4:54 pm | Immigration NZ

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that from 1 July Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) will be the provider of face-to- face settlement information services for new migrants across the country. More >>

Pacific Quota Ballot Today

Friday, 6 June 2014, 2:48 pm | Immigration NZ

The New Zealand Immigration Samoa and Pacific Access Category quotas have been drawn by ballot today. More >>

New guides for employers & migrants in the Aged Care sector

Friday, 23 May 2014, 10:34 am | Immigration NZ

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has launched two new guides containing useful tips and information for migrant workers and their employers in the Aged Care sector. More >>

Man sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for misleading INZ

Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 4:29 pm | Immigration NZ

A man sentenced today to two years’ imprisonment for misleading an immigration officer faces immediate arrest should he return to New Zealand. More >>

Fijian national encouraged to leave New Zealand voluntarily

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 11:19 am | Immigration NZ

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is urging Fijian national Sanil Kumar to leave New Zealand voluntarily so that he can apply for a visitor visa to come back to New Zealand when the money has been raised for the kidney transplant he needs. More >>

Report shows critical work done at the border

Friday, 27 December 2013, 2:31 pm | Immigration NZ

A new report out today illustrates the work border officers do every day to manage the difficult balance between making it as easy as possible for genuine passengers to come here while keeping out those who present a risk to New Zealand. More >>

Heavy Fine & Reparation Order For Exploitative Employer

Friday, 7 June 2013, 4:23 pm | Immigration NZ

Yao Wen Jiang, a company director, was fined $20,100 in Wellington District Court today for offences against immigration legislation relating to exploitation of unlawful workers.  More >>

International Cooperation Catches Immigration Fraudster

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 4:57 pm | Immigration NZ

Landmark cooperation between New Zealand, Canadian, US and British authorities has seen a Somali woman with at least three identities sentenced to nine months home detention today. More >>

NZ, Australia jointly manage overseas immigration physicians

Friday, 19 April 2013, 3:19 pm | Immigration NZ

New Zealand and Australia have agreed to align the management of an offshore network of panel physicians to improve the quality of health examinations visa applicants receive. Panel physicians are doctors and radiologists who undertake immigration ... More >>

China Southern Airlines Agreement The Way Forward

Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 9:14 am | Immigration NZ

An agreement to make it easier for high-value, low-risk Chinese tourists to visit New Zealand is being hailed a success by the head of Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Nigel Bickle made his comments at a public re-signing of the agreement with China ... More >>

The 12th Annual Migration Trends And Outlook Report Released

Friday, 15 March 2013, 9:19 am | Immigration NZ

Media release 15 March 2013 The 12th Annual Migration Trends And Outlook Report Released The 12th annual Migration Trends and Outlook report shows that India has overtaken the United Kingdom to become the largest source country of skilled migrants ... More >>

Home detention for unlicensed immigration adviser

Friday, 8 February 2013, 3:03 pm | Immigration NZ

A woman who took cash from people and falsely promised them jobs was sentenced today to 10 months home detention and ordered to pay $70,630 reparation to 16 victims. More >>

Fraud pair sentenced

Friday, 1 February 2013, 5:38 pm | Immigration NZ

Two British citizens have been jailed for fraudulently obtaining UK passports and subsequent applications for entry to New Zealand. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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