Important Immigration NZ Update, Work Visas in 2021, & my engagement proposal!! - 19 December 2020
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- 19 December 2020
As always, this video should not be seen as legal advice, but just information about changes occurring related to Immigration New Zealand and migration to New Zealand. We can only provide legal advice to clients, so please get in touch with us directly through one of our websites or at info@migrationpartners.co.nz
Apologies if I seem a little nervous, and I talk a little fast, in this video. I think it's obvious why.
We cover three things in today's video.
1:15 First is the changes provided in a 3:55pm "Friday Special" from INZ yesterday, although one of them was leaked a day or so before that. These are the suspension extension of most offshore applications to May 2021. The second is a new health requirement that is coming next week and which will apply to ALL temporary entry visas from the moment the email goes out. We'll cover this when it comes through (so there will be at least one more video next week).
5:00 Next we cover the re-announced changes to the temporary work visa scheme in 2021. We say re-announced as they were announced at the start of 2020, and the new announcement doesn't actually provide any real detail. The latest post on this from INZ is at www.immigratio...
11:22 Finally, we have a very special guest who is very special to me. For me, this is by far the most important part of any video we've uploaded.
From Bonnie and I, kia kaha and stay safe.
Arran Hunt
stacehammond.co.nz (new website should will be up shortly)
migrationpartners.co.nz
I said YES... sorry I'm not good at public speaking ... 😁
Congratulations!!
Congrats both of you... Lovely couple 😍
Many congratulations to both of you. Stay blessed. Always stay together with love and care.☺️☺️
Congratulations and best wishes to you both!
Ah lovely end to the video guys. Thanks for the regular updates Arren. Congratulations to you both of you guys and the very best for 2021 and onwards. Really hope that we will eventually get over into NZ. Beautiful country. Beautiful people.
🙏🏻Hope you both won't see separation the way our situation is..Merry Christmas in Advance🎄✨
Thanks Madhuri. We only had seven weeks apart in lockdown level four, so we can't imagine what so many of you are going through. That's why we are here, to help where we can, even if it's just to answer questions and clarify what can be confusing rules.
Best video to date thus far! I congratulate the pair of you, forward thinking, breaking cycles and social norms.... awesome!
Hi sir I can't trust of this because I am waiting long time for my husband and Immigration against gave me negative answer 😂😂😂😂
Thanks Alistair, I'm glad it was well received (at least by the vast majority of viewers). I wanted to do something a little different.
Hi Laila,
The latest number's we've seen unfortunately show INZ declining most of the border exception partnership applications that they have received. We believe they are being overly harsh with their handling of many of these applications, and are just trying to provide what clarity we can on the situation.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw ...You deserve your time in the sun just like everyone else. The efforts you make for the likes of us speaks volumes!
... you can take the rest of the year off if you like? hehehehe
From the 114 people who have watched your latest video, especially those who’ve commented, all they did was asked you questions like you’re Siri, mate. No one even noticed your marriage proposal. Man, I admire you as a person now. I’ve always wondered why you’re so kind enough to answer even silly questions. You’re colour blind, an intelligent man and pure in heart. Girl, saying “No” to this man is the stupidest decision you could ever make in your life. Goodluck to you both!
Thanks for that. I saw your comment on Sunday morning, and it's honestly the one I think I've appreciated the most. I spend 10-15 hours a week doing this, I don't get paid for it (it gets me very few clients) but it's just such craziness and confusion out there, I just want to try and help people out. Amongst those who do seem to think I'm there just to answer questions, there are some nice ones who I've hopefully provided some help to. But thanks again, your comment really did make me smile when I saw it.
@@ImmigrationNZLaw I’ve also read some of your responses on Facebook lately. You handle answering stupid questions very well. Kudos to you!
I hope she said "Yes". Many congratulations to both of you.
I am very fortunate that she did :) Thank you
Best wishes to you both! Hope she said yes to you
Thank Able. Yes she did :) I waited all day before uploading the video just before we had dinner, so that there was no risk of her seeing it without my being there with the ring. It was a very long day waiting.
We have just received a number of emails related to the health changes mentioned in the video. We'll try and get a video out today on this, otherwise tomorrow morning, but essentially it is the right for temporary entry visas to be deported if they break any Covid19 rule.
Just to be clear they can't break cv19 because it does not exist, FACT
Omw that's so sweet!!!!
Give us the answer Aaron, what did she say???? ❤️🙏
She said yes, thank goodness :)
And really liked the comment you left on the other post. I've removed that post that as it was an advert to something dodgy. But it was a great response you left :)
@@ImmigrationNZLaw lol yes. Anyways, Congrats. Aaron, God bless.
They will process student visa for July/2021 intake, I have applied since 5 months and until now no processing.
I need to wait until May/2021 to start processing my application or they may process if before that date?
At the moment the May 2021 date is NOT the date that things will definitely start. It is the date that the suspension has been extended to, but it is being reviewed monthly and could be extended further if the situation doesn't change. The world is still being hit hard, a bubble with Australia is looking less likely, so it will be unlikely for NZ to make changes any time soon now.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw hi sir, I have already received my student visa before lockdown so when do I get the chance to go in newzealand
Congratulations!! That is wonderful!
Thanks Julie :) I'm very fortunate :)
Is this suspension applied on offshore unuse partnership based visitor visa also who already got visa prior to border restrictions? Or there are some hope of exemptions of such visas?
Hi Bharti,
This brings up the issue we have with Y3.30 of the operational manual. www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/#73518.htm This list is meant to be who can travel to NZ without needing to apply for an exception. Included in that list are people who have been granted a visa based on partnership.
However, on that list are people travelling with their NZ citizen/resident partner. These people we know do need a border exception. So Y3.30 isn't clear as to whether a border exception is needed for those travelling on a partnership visitor visa or not. We would recommend that guidance is sought from INZ, as we haven't had to handle this situation yet, and the operational manual isn't clear.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw Please tell me about Cultrual arrange marriage visa.
Any update about international students ?
Hi Dhruv,
In the video there is an update for international students, as they are temporary entry visa applicants, and the information was first found on an INZ page about international students.
Arran
when will nz open a border for partners of work visa holders??? this is unfair😭😭
True bro 😢
Hi Hardeep,
With the issues we are all seeing in so many countries, NZ has taken the approach of closing the border and being very cautious of how many people come in and the quarantine they must go through. This is being done to protect people in New Zealand as well as NZ citizens and residents who are returning home. These people are the primary focus of the NZ government, to see to their security and health. For that reason, they're continuing to restrict MIQ, which means that partners of work visa holders aren't allowed in, and probably won't be for some time. As we've seen in Australia, one case can spread quickly, especially with this new strain that is being seen in the UK. So we don't believe the government will be changing their approach any time soon.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw but government allows to celebrities, cricketers and other rich people and govt. has a capacity for these people in isolation systems but they don't have capacity for partners of work visa holders.. wow! hats off to labour party🙏
Very true
Congratulations to both of you❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, we are very happy (and I'm happy that all that planning seemed to work :)
Congratulations to both of you.
Thanks Sajith :)
Congrats!
Thanks Haoyu, I'm very glad all my plans worked out after all the planning involved.
Will the border open for families to travel to New Zealand in 2021?
yes who have residency , my gf is from samoa island she just got residency 14 dec now she have flight on 1 jan
That is fantastic news Vishal, congratulations :) Did they give her a border exception to travel on an unused residency visa? Or is she travelling with you?
Hi Ruwani,
Based on what the Hon Chris Hipkins has stated, it's unlikely there will be visitors from outside NZ in 2021. However, it is a long year and lots of changes will occur, so that may change. However, at the moment it looks unlikely it will open for family apart from some partners.
Arran
@@vishalrana9964 hi Vishal did you two apply under partnership based category?. If so when did she apply please?.
My husband's application for PR is at it's final stage also from Samoa. This was from October 17th and the case officer is waiting for the report to clear the border as he was unlawful here🤦.. Congratulations to you two.
@@vishalrana9964 Oh dear did she apply for an exception to enter the border or has immigration lifted that restriction for partners of NZders with PR visas?
Plzz do something for the partners too.. Arren... Give us a good news.. Plzz.. 😢😭
Hi Harman,
Unfortunately we don't have any control over what the government does, as much as I wish we did. But we'll keep pushing for them to change their policies at least a little.
Arran
Congrats arren💐🎉🎉🎉... I haven't met my husband from last 10 months 😭... This hurts.... 💔
Sm hr 🥺🥺i cn understand😔😔
M frm punjab ..nd u?
Ok when did u apply ur visa??i mean to submitted ur application form ?
Same here😓
Thanks Harman,
I hope my engagement didn't hurt. My partner has to put up with my spending a lot of time reading these comments, doing videos, talking to people etc (which I don't get paid for), so I wanted to do something special for the engagement.
Arran
Thank you and what about the working visa , will newzealand receive new working visa application?
Hi Sagar,
Unless there is a border exception, these are suspended until at least May, but it's likely to be extended further, possibly until the border reopens.
Arran
hi my wtr visa is expiring this coming december, can i early renew it before the changes come? thank you
Hi,
Yes, you can apply for visas early, you don't need to wait until they have almost expired (at which point the WTR visa may have finally be removed).
Arran
Do you have any info if they are letting Samoans into newzeland to compleat an American Adoption?
Hi,
I can't say I've seen anything about that. My first reaction would be no, as it wouldn't fit under any of the exceptions or allowances. Depending on the circumstances there could be grounds for a humanitarian border exception, but we'd need to look at the situation in more depth to see if that might be possible.
Arran
Sir
What about the visa to the workers from Pacific area?
And the border entry ?? Please reply
Hi Bimala,
There are some pacific workers coming in under RSE, but that is about all. The other usual visas are currently on hold.
Arran
Sir is that possible for India students for pilot training startup in January???.ilets is necessary??
Plz reply when can it be possible
Hi Ria,
There won't be aby international students coming to NZ in January. MIQ is currently booked out until March, and INZ is not processing student visas as the border to students remains closed. At present there is still a possibility of students being allowed in for the July 2021 intake, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
IELTS may be necessary for such a course, we'd need to look at that directly to confirm.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw thankkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk you
Hi, what happen to EOI submitted while INZ is close for Offshore applicant. This is for SMC pathway. Is that affected in 2021 changes? Thank you arran.
Hi Nico,
EOIs are still sitting in the pool and will stay there until the draws restart, which we don't have a date for yet (it's delayed until at least April, but could be delayed further). It also isn't clear if they will apply the SMC policy changes that are coming to the applications already in the pool, but they are allowed to and we expect that they will. We've never had this situation before, with such a long time between draws, so we have no precedent to work from.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw thank you !
Best wishes to both of you , she is a very pretty lady 😊
Thanks Elisabeth. Yes she is, and she keeps me on my toes, makes me smile now just thinking about her :)
Hi sir Does INZ will process my application while I am in New Zealand as visitor?
Hi Aldo,
Yes, all applications from people inside NZ are being processed.
Arran
What is the processing time of TSS 482 visa extension and dependent visa?
Hi Angel,
That's an Australian visa. We only handle NZ immigration, sorry.
Arran
Firstly Congratulations to both of you... I lodged my ESWV application as an automobile mechanic in last April. I already got application received email from inz. Then scan my passport too. Did they inform anything about processing already lodged ESWV applications?
Thank you.
Hi Shenal,
Thanks :) Are you offshore? If so then your application won't be processed any further while the border is closed, unless you get a border exception. With the exception of partnership visas that were submitted before 10 August, offshore applications aren't being processed without a border exception. So you will need to see if you meet the requirements.
Arran
Yes arran. Thanks for your quick responce.Im from offshore. Is there any chance to get border exeption for already lodged automobile mechanic category ESWV applications?
Hi Shenal,
Only if it fits into the border exceptions, which may be difficult. There is more details at www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/covid-19-information-for-employers
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw Thank you Arran. Highly appreciate your gentleness. I have never been in new zealand but I think that my decision to moving to new zealand is the best. Because of kiwi peoples great qualities. Waiting for good hearing from INZ. Im pretty sure that you re the one who tells us a good news from your upcoming videos 1st. :) Thanks again and wish you all the very best.
Is it right time to submit EOI ? My husband comes in long-time skilled shortage list. He is getting 165 point without job offer. Can we submit EOI?
Hi Falguni,
It isn't clear how INZ is going to handle the coming SMC changes. There is nothing to stop you from submitting the EOI. We don't know yet what the updated policies will be.
Arran
Hi . please I want work visa how can you help me.
Hi,
We may be able to help with a visa, but you'll need to find a job offer first. With the border closed, most job offers though won't lead to a visa.
Arran
Please tell when will NZ open its borders for visitor Visa.
Hi Shivam,
At the moment our best guess is possibly in 2022? We don't see it happening in 2021, apart from perhaps some selected countries who don't have Covid19 in the community and even then it will be later in the year (apart from some pacific islands which could be earlier).
Arran
Nice couple... enjoy your holiday Tc
Thank you :) We'll be staying in Auckland as we'll still have work, but we'll try and have a few days off, and maybe watch some America's Cup.
Congratulations to both of you. I am a MBBS qualified doctor from Sri Lanka. and I will be coming to NZ to study Master of Public Health course. After I complete my Public Health COURSE , I will have enough points to apply for PR without a job offer ,if I can claim points for my employment in Sri Lanka as a DOCTOR. Can I apply PR as General Practitioner or as a health promotion officer and still claim points for experience in absolute skill shortage?(I will be eligible for NZ registration as a doctor by then after passing NZREX exam) This is before I start to work as a doctor or during first two years as a doctor in NZ? cheers..
Hi Pathumi,
We would need to see the work experience to state if it can be included. However, the general rule is that work experience points from what they call a non-comparable labour market(there are only a few countries that NZ considers to be comparable for experience) are only claimable if it relates to a job offer. So to claim those points you will need a job offer in NZ. More information can be found in the operational manual under SM7.15 www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/#66800.htm
So you will need to have a job offer in NZ to claim that work experience.
Arran
Dear Arran, Thank you very much for the information. I'll refer the link. You are a great help.
Can a Australia PR holder can stay, live and work in New Zealand? How?
Hi Bingzkie,
Not currently, unless they come through one of the border exceptions.
Arran
Is the partner of New Zealand citizen Visa from non visa waiver country is also suspended until May 2021? I mean is it part of temporary entry visa?. Could you please explain. Thank you
Hi Shareek,
New offshore applications are suspended without a border exception. There is processing of partnership visas taking place if they were lodged before the ban started, but they are being processed very slowly. For most people it may be faster to apply for a CPVV, just to get the partner in to New Zealand, but this will depend on whether the criteria can be met. But yes, partnership work and visitor visas are temporary entry visas, so these applications cannot be made from offshore at the moment.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw Thank you Arran.We have applied on 10th september 2020 for PVV online .when i rang the immigration, they said the case officer has been allocated.Does that mean, they will process or gonna hold the application still? please advvice me on this regard.Thank you.
Hi Shareek,
Online applications made after 10 August aren't generally being processed. We would need to talk to INZ directly to confirm the status, as it's too hard to tell without further details and speaking with them.
Arran
Hi Shareek
I have applied my wife visa on sept 26th. I am speaking to immigration twice a week. At present they are processing visas in the month of june. I am not sure how they said to you that case officer is allocated to your file. Immigration is doing process seriously for partners of NZ citizen and PR. If i am not wrong sept month visa process will be done in feb. my file is in hamilton branch waiting for an immigration officer to assign. Dont be low. All the best .
Dear sir you know how much long time open newzeland border.. plz reaplay..
Hi Kishan,
Nobody knows yet, as the government will not have decided. It depends on how well the world goes with fighting Covid19, as well as vaccinations. It will probably be closed for most or all of 2021.
Arran
What about international student.??im nz student visa holder bt couldnt enter nz due to covid..😥😥
Hi Saru,
No news for students, and we don't expect any news for a while. NZ shuts down over Christmas/New Year, so it's going to be a quiet period for news. With the border controls, rising infections in a number of countries, we also can't see the government relaxing the border any time soon.
Arran
Malaysian can apply for a New Zealand job in 2021 ?
Hi,
Only if that employment provides a border exception, or if there is a change in government policy. Otherwise the border is closed, and is likely to remain closed for much of 2021 if not all of the year.
Arran
How long open borders nz and work visa .
Hi,
The Hon Chris Hipkins indicated last month that it was likely 12-18 months away. So sometime in 2022 most likely.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw sir, is it same for student visa holder as well
Any update for asylum interview, my interview just went in 2023 because of covid our family just want to be together
Hi Subham,
Unfortunately we don't have experience with offshore asylum applications as this is handled outside of INZ.
arran
If I got a offer letter. Can I come to nz and get a visa
Hi John,
I'm assuming you mean an offer from an education provider? If so then no, as with the border closed INZ is not allowed to grant student visas at the moment. If you mean an offer of a job then it will depend on the job, and whether the employer can get you a border exception (only a small number will be able to get this). We are seeing some fake job offers being put out as scams in Asia and will be covering that in a video today.
Arran
Thank you sir👏👏👏
I too got an offer letter from newzeland i don't know wheather it is scam or original ?
Am a Ghanaian how can I get farm work in New Zealand?
Hi Nana,
Visas for most farm work won't be available in NZ at the moment due to the border being closed. There is some seasonal work but they're only issuing a small number of those so they will likely be taken already. It will probably be some time before it opens.
Arran
Indian can apply for a NZ work visa 2021
Right now, only if they get a border exception. Later in the year, nobody knows yet.
Any update for international students in july 2021
Go for 2022 not for July 2021
Also I want to know about international students for July intake
@@DhruvPatel-yx7iq July intake is not possible because the immigration have already extended the suspension on offshore applicants until MAY 2021, so between MAY and JULY 2021-only 2 months gap is not gonna help us for JULY intake.
Hi,
I do mention an update on international students in the video, as international students are temporary entry visa applicants, which has been delayed until May 2021.
As Brijesh says, it will be difficult to get applications open in May for people to be in NZ by July, especially with MIQ being booked out months in advance (and Australia messing up badly making a travel bubble less likely in the short term). So, unless there is an exception, and with no travel bubble that is looking less likely, July may be difficult.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw if they start processing on May/2021 and grant me a student visa for July/2021 intake, can I change my visa after it is issued to next intake on Nov/2021 because maybe I can not Book for MIQ if my intake in July/2021.
Hi.Sir How Are you....I am Working Dubai 20 Year..Bus Driver.How can Apply Bus Driver Job New Zealand....
Hi Dilip,
You would need to talk to the various companies in New Zealand, or keep an eye on the job advertising websites. However, the border is currently closed so it would be very difficult for you to get entry in to New Zealand at the moment.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw Ok..Sir.Thank you very much...
Refugee Sri Lanka
Hi Irshad,
New Zealand assist refugees through the UNHCR program. For refugees outside of NZ, they are the best people to contact.
Arran
Assist me in NewZealand immigration/PR.
Hi Pavan,
If you email info@migrationpartners.co.nz someone will be able to respond.
Arran
Nothing is happening 😁😁
Hi Vinayak,
I know that for many of people it feels that way. However, there is small changes happening. We do see some partners being reunited, others are being allowed to enter NZ to work. However, we also see massive virus outbreaks all over the world. So NZ continues it's approach of safety first, and limiting arrivals.
Arran
Hi
Hi Kamlesh.
@@ImmigrationNZLaw I want know about work visa and pr
Hi . please I want work visa how can you help me
Hi Joo Joo,
At the moment it's difficult to get them. However, if you email info@migrationpartners.co.nz we can talk about if there are any options.
Arran
@@ImmigrationNZLaw okay thank you