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One Million Visitor Visa Decisions Made Since The Border Reopened
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Of the one million visas decisions made, more than 914,000 were approved and around 114,000 applications were declined. The average time taken to decide a visitor visa application in 2024 is seven working days. More >>
Apply Early For Your New Zealand Visitor Visa
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:09 am | New Zealand Immigration
INZ’s Director Visa, Jock Gilray says that given the high volumes of visitor visa applications expected applying early is essential to ensure people travelling to New Zealand have the peace of mind of knowing their visa is sorted before they make ... More >>
Domino’s Pizza Franchise Owner Sentenced For Migrant Exploitation
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Investigators found the employee had been working beyond their visa expiry date but discovered that Mr Tsao had coerced the worker to do so. He was also found to have compelled three student visa holders to work beyond the 20 hours per week they were More >>
Migrant Exploitation Ringleader, Jafar Kurisi, Pays Significant Reparations
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Immigration
On Monday 8 July 2024, Jafar Kurisi, the Bay of Plenty man guilty of exploiting multiple migrants and attempting to pervert the course of justice, was held to account for his actions as he was sentenced to 12 months home detention and made to pay his victims ... More >>
Second Sentencing For Involvement In Brazilian Migrant Sex Scheme
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 10:46 am | New Zealand Immigration
Maristela De Souza, a Brazilian woman, has been sentenced to 10 months home detention after being charged, along with co-defendant Michael James Sloan, with aiding and abetting individuals to breach conditions of their visas. More >>
Celebrating World Refugee Day
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 11:10 am | New Zealand Immigration
Established by the United Nations in 2001, the theme for this year’s World Refugee Day is “a world where refugees are welcomed”. More >>
Airline Fined For Failing To Follow INZ Notice Not To Board Passenger
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Immigration
The passenger was a Malaysian passport holder travelling to New Zealand from Kuala Lumpur via Sydney as a visa waiver visitor. He was identified by a border immigration officer as a risk due to an adverse immigration history in Australia. More >>
Six Unlawful Migrants Located By Compliance Officers
Friday, 31 May 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Immigration
Six Indonesian nationals who were in New Zealand unlawfully, including one who had been in New Zealand for more than a decade, have been located in Auckland. More >>
Immigration New Zealand Border Interception Thwarts Individuals Entering New Zealand Under False Pretences
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Immigration
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has intercepted 25 Bangladeshi individuals attempting to enter New Zealand without the required visas. More >>
Charges Laid Against Fraudulent Immigration Agent In Thailand
Monday, 15 April 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Charges have been laid against two visa agents in Thailand after Immigration New Zealand identified they were providing fake documents for visitor visa applicants. More >>
Christchurch City Council Creates A Welcoming Community
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:59 am | New Zealand Immigration
Welcoming Communities – Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori - is a settlement programme helping local councils and their communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers. It also benefits New Zealanders returning home or moving from other ... More >>
Man Convicted And Sentenced For Fraudulently Obtaining New Zealand Residence
Friday, 15 September 2023, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Immigration
An Indian national has been sentenced to 9 months’ home detention after admitting he obtained New Zealand residence under a false identity. Charanjit Singh pleaded guilty at Manukau District Court to two representative charges under the Immigration ... More >>
Couple And Their Companies Sentenced On Immigration Fraud And Migrant Exploitation Charges
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:13 am | New Zealand Immigration
Two defendants and their three associated companies have been sentenced on immigration fraud and migrant exploitation charges. 53-year-old Vikram Madaan, his wife 53-year-old Susheel Madaan, and three Auckland-based companies registered to the family pleaded ... More >>
Transport Sector Agreement Details And Other Green List Roles Confirmed
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Details of the Transport Sector Agreement for bus and truck drivers and critical maritime transport workers have been confirmed by the Minister of Immigration and Transport, says General Manager of Enablement, Karen Bishop. “The transport sector ... More >>
Trio Convicted On Nine Representative Charges Of Immigration Fraud
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) welcomes the guilty verdict for three people involved in exploiting migrants under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme that was handed down in the Hamilton District Court on Friday. On 17 February 2023, Antony ... More >>
More Than 200,000 People Apply For Residence Through 2021 Resident Visa
Friday, 1 July 2022, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Immigration
With one month to go until the closure of the 2021 Resident Visa, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) encourages those who are eligible for the 2021 Resident Visa to submit their applications before the category closes at 11:59pm on 31 July 2022. INZ has ... More >>
Refugee Advisory Panel Applications Now Open
Monday, 16 May 2022, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Skilled and experienced former refugees are being asked to help support government decision-makers and policy developers on matters impacting refugees in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand (INZ), Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table ( R-SEAT ... More >>
Refugee Advisory Panel Applications Now Open
Monday, 16 May 2022, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Immigration
Skilled and experienced former refugees are being asked to help support government decision-makers and policy developers on matters impacting refugees in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand (INZ), Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table ( R-SEAT ... More >>
Visitor Visa Applications For Individuals From Pacific Island Forum Countries To Open On 16 May 2022
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Immigration
The Government has announced individuals applying from Pacific Island Forum countries will be able to apply for a Visitor Visa to travel to New Zealand from 16 May 2022. “This is an important step in the Government’s five-step plan to reopen New Zealand’s ... More >>
Compliance Operation Uncovers Unlawful Workers
Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 9:56 am | New Zealand Immigration
An Immigration New Zealand (INZ) compliance operation focused on the construction industry has uncovered the presence of unlawful workers. Immigration New Zealand can confirm that 10 male Chinese nationals have found to be unlawfully in New Zealand ... More >>
