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A number of temporary entry policy changes have been implemented by Immigration New Zealand.
* Bulgaria and Romania will be added to the list of countries whose nationals are able to enter New Zealand as visitors, visa free for up to three months.
* Students who are studying part time and are completing a course of study that was undertaken in New Zealand, and is of two years duration, or qualifies for points under the Skilled Migrant Category, will be eligible for a student visa or permit.
* English language students who want a variation of conditions (VOC) to their student visa or permit to work part time will be able to meet the English language requirements for a VOC after the initial date of application for a student visa or permit.
* Tertiary exchange students who are undertaking a full-time course of study of at least one academic year’s duration will be able to get a VOC to their student visa or permit to allow them to work part-time.
* Student policy has also been amended to clarify that partners of students studying towards a qualification on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) are not eligible for open work visas and/or permits; their partner must be studying for a qualification which is specified on the LTSSL.
* The salary threshold for applications under Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Policy will increase from $45,000 to $50,000.
WA state government releases state priority occupation list.
The Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development has released its state priority occupation list. The State priority occupation list is an annually produced list of jobs that are in high demand or considered industry-critical in Western Australia. The list will inform Western Australian workforce development planning, the skilled migration occupation list and the development of the State Training Plan, which guides the funding of training programs.
Occupations allowable for States and Territories to sponsor under General Skilled Migration from 1 July 2010
Were you one of the unfortunate individuals whose occupation was removed from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)? The immigration minister has released the occupations which will be allowable for the states and territories to sponsor. It remains yet to be seen though, what occupations each of the states and territories will adopt as part of their migration plans
Are you concerned about the new changes to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and how they may impact you? We are currently offering a discounted telephone consultation at the price of GPB£20.00 (AUD$35.00) for 20 minutes with a Registered Migration Agent.
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