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Entrepreneur Processing Update July 2025
At our most recent meeting with the Business Team Management, we received updates on processing times for the various visas they handle. Entrepreneur – lack of clear warnings U.S enquiries about the Entrepreneur category to our office have increased greatly since the 2024 presidential election. There are also a
New Zealand extends travel conditions for Pacific Visitors but other restrictions remain
Starting 6 July 2025, New Zealand has made it easier for citizens of Pacific Islands Forum countries to visit: Visitor Visas will allow multiple entries over a period of 24 months. Stay up to 6 months in any 12-month period, and 9 months in any 18-month period. Standard visa conditions
Great News for Trades Professionals: New Pathway to NZ Residence
The Government has announced that from 18 August 2025, 10 new occupations will be added to the Green List Work to Residence pathway, aiming to help address skill shortages across New Zealand, particularly in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Eligible trades professionals who have a job or job offer in
Pacific Legal Team Attends Minister Dinner
On 9 July 2025, the entire Pacific Legal team attended an evening with Hon. Erica Stanford, the Minister of Immigration. This event was hosted by The Law Association of New Zealand at the JW Marriott Hotel. Richard is a member of the Association’s Immigration and Refugee Law Committee. It was
New Parent Boost Visitor Visa offers longer stay for parents
The Government is introducing a Parent Boost Visitor Visa, to allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years. Detailed Instructions are yet to come but basic details have been shared. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, applicants must: Have an eligible
Details of changes to Investment categories announced
On 5 March Immigration New Zealand released more details about the new Growth and Balanced Investment categories effective from 1 April 2025. The final instructions are still pending but we now have a fairly full picture. There are exciting changes. For an overview see here. New investment categories Growth and
