Update

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The minimum income requirements for certain visa categories are set to increase, on 24 February 2020.

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Why the change?

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Immigration New Zealand adjusts minimum income requirements annually.  The updates are based on the New Zealand median salary, which has risen 2% from last year. 

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What are the changes?

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Increases will be made across the skilled migrant residence and essential skills work visa categories.  The changes have been summarised below.  

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Skilled Migrant residence visas

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Essential Skills work visas

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Our advice

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Employers may need to increase impacted employee's salaries, if they are submitting work or residence visa applications, after 24 February 2020. 

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Questions?

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Get in touch with one of our experts today.

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