Updates To Immigration Routes

Key Points

• New Zealand introduced changes to several immigration routes, including eligibility under the Straight to Residence Green List and the Specific Purpose Work Visa
• New Zealand will extend accreditation permissions granted to employers who apply under the Accredited Employer Work Visa route prior to 4 July 2023

Overview

The government of New Zealand introduced several changes to various immigration routeson 12 December 2022. These changes include:

• Effective 15 December 2022, registered nurses, midwives and medical doctors will be moved from the Work to Residence scheme to the Straight to Residence Green List pathway.
• Additional work categories will be added to the Straight to Work Green List pathway beginning in March 2023.