Immediate Skills Shortage List (ISSL)

This list is used in the approval of temporary work visa and permit applications.

If your occupation is listed on this list, and you have an offer of employment in that occupation, the INZ officers will automatically accept that there are no suitably qualified New Zealand citizens or residents available to undertake the role.

The current revision has seen the following occupations being deleted off the ISSL:

• Architectural Designer

• Architectural Draughtsperson (Civil CAD Designer)

• Architectural Draughtsperson

• Graphic Artist

• Fire Alarm Technician

• Florist (Senior)

• Gas Fitter

• Vehicle Body Builder (Bus or Coach only)

• Horse Trainer (Stallion Master)

• Horse Trainer (Stud Groom)

• Jockey

• Trackwork Rider

• Telecommunications Technician

• Marine Designer – now added to the LTSSL

• Systems Analyst - now added to the LTSSL

• Software Engineer - now added to the LTSSL

• ICT Support and Test Engineer - now added to the LTSSL

The following occupations have been added to the ISSL:

• Automotive Technician (Motor Mechanic)

• Scaffolder (Advanced)

Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL)

This list is used as a source of occupations which, if listed, can result in the reward of bonus points for points test purposes. The list is also used to identify migrants who may qualify for the work to residence visa program.

The current revision of the LTSSL has led to the addition of the following occupations to the LTSSL:

• Ship’s Officer

• Ship’s Master

• Forest Scientist

• Conductor (Conductive Education Practitioner)*

• Construction Project Manager (Chip Sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager) (Roading and Infrastructure)*

• Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure)*

• Ship’s Engineer*

Only one occupation has been deleted from the list, and that is the occupation of architect.

Please see the full lists by clicking here: Amendment Circular LTSSL and ISSL September 2010

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Details of the new fees will be available on the INZ website here:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees/officeandfeescalculator/LinkAdministration/ToolboxLinks/officeandfeescalculator.htm

Details of the new fees are available now via an attachment that can be downloaded from the INZ website here:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/64719737-046F-4C40-B197-3D32A3DC59F2/0/Feesscheduleeffective30May10Branch.xls

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Compulsory Licensing to Overseas NZ Advisers and Employers
From the 4th of May 2010 all individuals who will be providing immigration advice in realtion to New Zealand, including employers outside New Zealand who provide immigration advice to incoming staff in relation to New Zealand, will have to be licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority), unless they qualify for an exemption.

More information on the licensing requirement, and obligations of licensed New Zealand immigration adivce providers can be found at the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority website.

New Short-Term Work Visas - the Silver Fern Job Search & the Silver Fern Practical Experience Visas

Silver Fern Job SearchVisa

New Zealand has created two new immigration policies that will allow certain foreign nationals between the ages of 20 and 35 to seek employment, work, or receive on-the-job training. – will take effect on April 27, 2010.

The Silver Fern Job Search Visa will allow individuals able to work for up to nine months, anywhere in New Zealand for any employer in any type of position.

To qualify, an applicant will have to be able to show evidence of having funds of at least NZ$4,200; have a genuine intention to work in New Zealand, have adequate English language skills (IELTS 6.5), and hold an educational or prior experience qualification that is eligible for points under the Skilled Migrant category.

The applicant will also have to pass a full medical examination and provide police clearances from each country of nationality, in addition to any other countries the applicant has resided in for at least 5 years since turning 17.

Silver Fern Job Search Visa

This visa will be available to individuals who already hold a Silver Fern Job Search permit or a Silver Fern Practical Experience permit, and have received an offer of skilled employment in New Zealand for at least 12 months. Work permits issued under this policy will be valid for a maximum period of 24 months, including renewals.

In both cases accompanying family members must obtain their own visa and permit based on their own qualifications.

New Retirement Visas

Individuals seeking to retire in New Zealand, including parents of permanent residents, can now apply for either the Parent Retirement Category and the Temporary Retirement Category Visas. These new visas provide additional options for parents to join their children in New Zealand under a significantly shorter application process than the normal permanent residency policies.

Parent Retirement Category Visa

To obtain permanent residency under the Parent Retirement Category Visa, applicants will be expecteed to:

(1) meet the “centre of gravity” test (i.e. the number of children of the parent-applicant actually residing in New Zealand as citizens or permanent residents must equal or exceed the number of his or her children residing as citizens or permanent residents in any other country);

(2) make a four-year investment of NZ$1 million in New Zealand; and

(3) have an additional NZ$500,000 in liquid assets for personal support plus an annual income of at least NZ$60,000 at the time of application.

Temporary Retirement Category Visa

Applicants must:

(1) be at least 66 years old;

(2) make a two-year investment of NZ$750,000 in New Zealand;

(3) have additional liquid assets of NZ$500,000 for personal support plus an annual income of NZ$60,000 at the time of application; and

(4) must maintain full medical insurance for the duration of their stay in New Zealand.

Please contact us if you require any further information about any of the above mentioned visas.

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1. The Department has issued new Medical and X-Ray forms. Old forms will continue to be accepted until 30 November 2009, but if you have not completed your medical and x-ray checks, it is always better to use new forms.

   These can be downloaded from here:
   http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/meds.htm

2. The Department has introduced a new Investment Migrant Policy. This policy allows people with anywhere from NZ$2.5 million to NZ$10 million to make an investment in NZ in return for residence. The policy recognises two types of investor: One who has no business experience but sufficient assets to be able to invest NZ$10 million in NZ for 3 years. And the other who may have less money to invest but who has at least 3 years worth of business experience.

   Please contact us for more information about the investor migrant visa.

3. The Department has changed fees as charged by overseas branches. The new fees will apply from the 17th of August this year. Details of the new fees charged by the Immigration New Zealand London branch can be found here:

   http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/FeesChangesAug09.htm