On 07 April 2024, the government introduced the following changes to immigration instructions related to employer accreditation, job check requirements and AEWVs:    ·       Employers must notify Immigration New Zealand (INZ) within 10 working days if an AEWV holder’s employment ends. ·       INZ’s ability to suspend accreditation has been expanded to include where there is evidence of potential non-compliance with any of the accreditation requirements. ·       AEWVs will be subject to the condi ..read more

Come join Stewart Dalley from D&S Law at the Growing Families Donor/Surrogacy Seminar - Auckland on Saturday 16 March 2024.   This community-run annual event brings together parents, intended parents, surrogates, egg donors and professionals such as lawyers, counsellors, IVF specialists and surrogacy agency staff to network, educate and support your goal of building family. Growing Families has been running this event for 10 years in Auckland. Growing Families seminars are curated to provide the most up-to date information for those starting or on a family building surrogacy/donor jou ..read more

We would love you to join us for Big Gay Out 2024 on Sunday 18 February at Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier. We have a tent there with some fun face painting and a massive unicorn. You’ll not miss us! Best of all, this is a free event! Event details: Big Gay Out 2024 When: Sunday, 18 February 2024, 12pm – 7pm Where: Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier, Auckland For more information please visit: https://biggayout.co.nz ..read more

From the 27 November 2023, the following changes will take effect: -        The introduction of a 5 year ‘maximum continuous stay’ for most AEWV holders. -        Increases of the maximum length of the AEWV to five years for those earning at least the median wage and 3 years for those in the care workforce sector. -        Current eligible AEWV holders will have an option to apply for the balance of the longer five-year or three-year visa; their current visas will not extend automatically ..read more

In part of measures being but in place to protection migrants from exploitation through the AEWV scheme, from the 29 October 2023, accredited employers cannot use 90-day trial periods in employment agreements when hiring people on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). This change is also applicable for Job Checks submitted before the 29 October 2023 that are assessed on and after this date. If you have any question, please contact one of the team at D&S Law and we will be happy to help ..read more

Immigration New Zealand and others are currently investigating alleged migrant exploitation of people on temporary work visas. If you are impacted by exploitations as a migrant, please contact us for help.   In terms of the current investigation. there is a multi-agency approach underway to support the victims and investigate this situation, including Immigration New Zealand, Ministry of Social Development, NZ Police, Ministry for Ethnic Communities, and Victim Support. They have also collectively engaged with a number of community contacts on how they can support the individuals involved ..read more

After two years of consulatation and consideration, Immigration New Zealand have released the future of the Skilled Migrant Category for residence in New Zealand. The points system still remains, however, it has been greatly simplified. There are now only two major category in which points can be claimed, and only 6 points are needed to qualify to make a residence applications. CATEGORY ONE - Skills If you have registration in New Zealand for your work e.g. teacher, lawyer, chartered accountant then you can claim the following points > 3 years training = 3 points > 4 years training = 4 p ..read more

We would love you to join us for Big Gay Out 2023 on 12 March at Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier. We have a tent there with some fun face painting and a massive unicorn. You’ll not miss us! Event details:  Big Gay Out 2023 When: 12 March 2023, 12pm – 7pm Where: Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier, Auckland  For more information please visit:https://biggayout.co.nz/  ..read more

Today, 12 October 2022, Stewart Dalley attended a meeting at the invite of the Minister of Immigration where the Minister made some welcomed announcements related to both the Skilled Migrant Category and the Parent Category Resident Visas. Skilled Migrant Category Selections of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will resume on 9 November 2022. EOIs submitted before 9 May 2022 which do not result in an invitation to apply will expire and will not be reselected. The Minister also indicated that the long-term direction of the Skilled Migrant Category is ..read more

Active Investor Plus The government has announced new pathways to residence through investment – Active Investor Plus. This replaces the previous investment categories (although applications made under the previous policy continue to be assessed against the prior policy). Like before, partners and dependent children can be included in the application. According to Immigration New Zealand: “The objective of the Active Investor Plus visa category is to attract skilled and experienced active investors to help build globally successful New Zealand businesses that align with Government’s objectives ..read more