The exceptions to this policy change are if the AEWV holder meets Green List requirements or earns at least double the median wage (currently $55.52 hourly). Radiologists, radiographers, sonographers, radiation therapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, audiologists, registered nurses and midwives will therefore all still be able to support their partners in an Open Partnership Visa.

These professions will also automatically qualify for residence in 24 months.

Unfortunately, Physiotherapists and Speech Pathologists did not make the cut and their partners will either need to initially travel on a Visitor Visa or secure their own Accredited Employer Work Visas to arrive on shore.

Like many others, we eagerly await the re-opening of the Skilled Migrant Residence pathway to determine exactly what residence pathways remain available to these occupations.

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To be eligible for the straight to residence program, you will need to secure a role and meet both the required qualification level and minimum salary requirements.

The first step to ascertaining whether you would be successful in securing a role in NZ would be to determine whether you will successfully gain membership with Engineering NZ.  At present this is not compulsory how it will greatly improve your chances of securing work in NZ and indicates a commitment on your part for potential employers.  There is also a proposal for the introduction of a new registration and licensing regime for engineers in New Zealand.  Below are two links.  Engineering NZ also has job advertising under the Engineering Tools dropdown menu for your perusal.

https://www.engineeringnz.org/join-us/chartered-member/get-chartered/

https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/a-new-registration-and-licensing-regime-for-engineers/

If you would like further information on this pathway to residence please contact GHS today.

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Have you noticed a rise in your cost of living?

New Zealand workers have experienced their biggest pay hike on record. Stats NZ figures show median weekly earnings from wages and salaries jumped by a staggering 8.8 percent in the June year, the largest annual increase since records began in 1998 and well ahead of inflation at 7.3 percent.

What are you waiting for?

Ask GHS about working in New Zealand. ?

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The program provides skilled migrants with a pathway to permanent residency in the following visa categories:

• Skilled – Nominated (sub​class 190)
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)

The Australian Government has announced the State and Territory nominated visa allocations for the 2022-23 Migration program year.

The ACT, Tasmania and Victoria have now officially opened their skilled migration program.

The remaining States and Territories are expected to follow in the upcoming months.

To discuss pathways to migration in Australia, please contact us to book a consultation with our registered Migration Agents.

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The Australian government has announced the planning levels for its 2022-23 Migration Program, which will consist of 160,000 places with two-thirds allocated to the Skills stream and one-third allocated to the Family Stream.

The Skills stream will have an allocation of 109,900 places (which is up from approximately 30,000 places in 2021-2022), which is intended to improve the economy and ease critical workforce shortages.

It consists of the following allocations for employer-sponsored, skilled-independent, regional, state/territory nominated, business innovation and investment, global talent (independent) and distinguished talent visa categories.

As a result, foreign nationals will now have additional opportunities to enter the country for work, residency and a pathway to citizenship.

To discuss pathways to migration in Australia, please contact us at ghs@globalhealth.com.au  to book a consultation with our registered Migration Agents.

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With the closure of the 2021 Residence Visa pathway on 31 July 2022, Immigration New Zealand have introduced three new residence visa categories.

• Green List Straight to Residence
• Green List Work to Residence
• Highly Paid Residence Pathway.

The three resident categories require you to:

• be 55 years old or younger
• meet English language requirements,
• meet standard health and character requirements for residence, and
• have been offered a job with an accredited employer.

The two Green List resident categories also require you to

• have been offered a full-time role (at least 30 hours a week),
• have a Green List job, and
• meet the requirements of that Green List job.

Green List Straight to Residence

The Green List Straight to Residence pathway also requires that your employment offer must:

• be at least 12 months in duration; or
• be a contract or contracts for services totalling at least six months.

Green List Straight to Residence applicants can either come to New Zealand on a work visa and apply for residence from 5 September 2022 or they can apply from outside of New Zealand.

Green List Work to Residence

Green List Work to Residence applicants must demonstrate they have had acceptable work in a Green List occupation for at least 24 months in the 30 month period before the resident visa application is made. This can be accrued from 29 September 2021 and applications will be accepted from September 2023.

Highly Paid Pathway to Residence

The Highly Paid Pathway to Residence requires applicants to demonstrate that they have worked in an occupation earning at least twice the median wage for at least 24 months in the 30 month period before a resident visa application is made.  This can be accrued from 29 September 2021 and applications will be accepted from September 2023.

New Residence Costs from 31 July 2022

Immigration New Zealand will increase residence category application prices from 31 July 2022:

• Band A: Lodged on shore in NZ: NZD $4290
• Band B: Lodged from within Pacific Island countries: NZD$4020
• Band C: Lodged from elsewhere in the world: NZD$4890.

No announcement has been made regarding the re-opening of selections from the Skilled Migrant Category EOI pool and SMC Residence Visa applications.

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To be eligible for the fee exemption, you must:

• have held an accreditation under Talent (Accredited Employer) scheme on 23 May 2022, and
• have at least 6 months validity remaining on your accreditation period, meaning your accreditation was due to expire on or after 23 November 2022.

The fee exemption can only be applied for your first application for accreditation under the AEWV policy. The application must be made on or before 23 November 2022.  If you wish to employ migrants after 3 July you will need to be accredited under the new system so we would encourage you to apply now for a seamless transition.

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From 4 July 2022 vaccinated Accredited Employer Work Visa holders can enter New Zealand.

From 31 July 2022 all visa categories including visitor and student visas will re-open for applications for travellers from anywhere in the world.  You must be vaccinated to enter New Zealand, and have evidence of a negative Covid-19 test before your first international flight.

After you enter New Zealand you must do 2 rapid antigen tests (RATs) on Day 0/1 and Day 5/6 and declare your results. Children under 6 months do not need to be tested.

All positive RATs must be registered and followed up with a PCR test.

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GHS recruit in the healthcare sector and we can assist you with securing a role, visas and residence in New Zealand.  If you are in an alternate Green List occupation, GHS can assist with a migration only service.

What are you waiting for?

Find out if you are on the GreenList and start your new life in New Zealand.

Contact GHS now.

Free Call from New Zealand:
00 800 9227 0822

Free Call from UK, Ireland or South Africa:
00 800 9227 0822

Free Call from Canada:
011 800 9227 0822

Standard International Call:
+61 8 9227 0822

Email Enquiries:
ghs@globalhealth.com.au

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• There will be three layers of protection to minimise risk – PDT, vaccination and self-isolation
• Rules to come into force in time for Step 1 of the border reopening
• Self-isolation rules similar to those for domestic COVID-19 close contacts
• Groups can apply to leave self-isolation to train or practice

Before flying, travellers will have the option of three types of pre departure tests: a PCR test within 48 hours of flying, or a supervised RAT or LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) test within 24 hours.

Allowing use of RATs recognises that PCR tests are difficult to get in many countries, with the lower sensitivity mitigated by halving the time people could get infected after being tested. Adding a LAMP test provides more options in a constrained global market for tests.   Minimum vaccination requirements have been updated and will apply to travellers aged 17 years or older.

From the end of March, a New Zealand Traveller Declaration will require travellers to complete an online declaration prior to travel and upload evidence of vaccination and a negative pre departure test. Before then, they will be manually checked by airline staff at check-in and by Customs staff on arrival.

Travellers will need to confirm where they are staying in New Zealand, and cannot stay in a place with shared group facilities such as a backpackers or a hostel.

On arrival in New Zealand

On arrival at the airport, vaccinated travellers will need to download the NZ COVID Tracer app and will be given three RATs. They will then:

• travel directly to their accommodation – avoiding visiting people and entering shops and businesses
• wear a mask until they reach their accommodation, and ensure anyone picking them up wears a mask
• sanitise their hands regularly and
• maintain physical distancing as much as possible.

Self-isolation

On arrival travellers will immediately commence the self-isolation period of seven full days and be required to report the results of two rapid antigen tests – one on day 0/1 and one on day 5/6. A positive result will need to be followed with a PCR test to monitor for any new COVID-19 variants.

Travellers can form a bubble with family or friends and must minimise contact with others as much as possible. No visitors are allowed.

Travellers will be able to temporarily leave self-isolation in special circumstances, such as visiting terminally ill relatives, to access urgent healthcare or to attend court hearings, but will be encouraged to take a RAT if visiting a high risk location such as a hospital or aged care facility and need to follow public health measures.

The full details for the traveller journey and self-isolation process for individuals and groups are here.

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