COVID-19: Concessions and exemptions for 189 visas for New Zealanders

COVID-19: Concessions and exemptions for 189 visas for New Zealanders

Regulations will be amended from 1 July 2021 that will see it easier for New Zealand citizens to meet the requirement for a Subclass 189 - Skilled – Independent visa under the New Zealand stream. This includes reducing the number of years necessary to meet income requirements and concessions for those affected by COVID-19 on their employment and residence eligibility.

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188 visas: Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million; complying investments mix to change

188 visas: Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million; complying investments mix to change

Amendments to investor stream visas under the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) that will take effect from 1 July 2021 were announced today with the minimum investment for the Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million. There will be no increase to the minimum $5 million necessary for the Significant Investor stream.

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2021-22 Budget: Planning levels to remain at 160,000; backlog of partner visas processing

2021-22 Budget: Planning levels to remain at 160,000; backlog of partner visas processing

The Federal Budget has been passed and the most exciting aspect in terms of migration is that there is no excitement: migration planning levels will remain the same for the next program year with a continued focus on onshore applications and partner visas.

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