NEWS
Interim visas now valid longer
25 Sep 18
NEW ZEALAND
IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Immigration New Zealand has lengthened the validity period of interim visas, which are granted to employees whose applications to extend their status are still pending while their current visa is nearing expiration.
What does the change mean? Interim visas will be valid for 21 days after an application is denied or withdrawn, or for six months if a decision has not been made on the application.
- Implementation time frame: Immediate.
- Visas/permits affected: Interim visas.
- Business impact: The longer validity period of interim visas allows employees 21 days after their visa extension application is denied or withdrawn to make arrangements to depart New Zealand without becoming unlawful, or to seek reconsideration of the denial.
Background: Interim visas are granted at the discretion of INZ if an individual’s visa is about to expire and the application for another temporary visa has not been decided. Employees who are granted an interim visa while their application for a further work visa is pending may be eligible to continue working on the interim visa if the job is in the same position, for the same employer and in the same location as their current visa. Additional information on the terms of each type of interim visa is available here.
Under the new policy, the interim visa starts from the day after the current visa’s expiration date, and expires upon approval of the application, 21 days after a denial of the application, or six months if a decision has not been made. Previously, interim visas expired as soon as a decision was made on the application or six months after the interim visa was first granted, making its holder unlawful the day after their visa extension was denied.
Analysis & Comments: The new policy gives employees who are denied a work permit extension three weeks of additional time to determine their options while continuing to work in their current position.
Licence No: 201501694 (New Zealand)
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
Related News
-
COVID-19: New employer-assisted work visa delayed
NEW ZEALAND 16 Dec 20
-
COVID-19: Expression of Interest selection process deferred six...
NEW ZEALAND 21 Oct 20
-
COVID-19: Changes to Skills Match Report announced
NEW ZEALAND 13 Oct 20
-
COVID-19: Temporary work visa changes made
NEW ZEALAND 30 Sep 20
-
COVID-19: INZ begins processing some relationship-based visas
NEW ZEALAND 24 Sep 20
-
Visa extensions announced for Recognised Seasonal Employer workers...
NEW ZEALAND 26 Aug 20
-
COVID-19: New fees, visa requirements for entry
NEW ZEALAND 5 Aug 20
-
Jobs skill level assessment change for Essential Skills...
NEW ZEALAND 20 Jul 20
-
COVID-19: Additional border exemption for other essential workers
NEW ZEALAND 18 Jun 20
-
COVID-19: Government updates transit guidance for foreign nationals
NEW ZEALAND 10 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Government implements extension measures for temporary visa...
NEW ZEALAND 26 Mar 20
-
Border closed to most foreign nationals
NEW ZEALAND 20 Mar 20
-
Travel restrictions and self-isolation requirements extended
NEW ZEALAND 16 Mar 20
-
Visa processing delays expected following processing office closure
NEW ZEALAND 26 Feb 20
-
Government suspends entry for all foreign nationals coming...
NEW ZEALAND 13 Feb 20
-
New income thresholds to take effect Feb. 24
NEW ZEALAND 13 Jan 20
-
Upcoming changes include increased salary minimum, shorter period...
NEW ZEALAND 24 Sep 19
-
Reminder: Electronic Travel Authority to take effect Oct....
NEW ZEALAND 16 Sep 19
-
Changes made to Essential Skills in Demand lists
NEW ZEALAND 4 Jun 19
-
Electronic Travel Authority to take effect Oct. 1
NEW ZEALAND 17 May 19
-
Changes to temporary work visa system proposed, consultation...
NEW ZEALAND 28 Jan 19
-
Pay thresholds increase
NEW ZEALAND 27 Nov 18
-
Electronic Travel Authority to be offered for select...
NEW ZEALAND 20 Nov 18
-
Immigration filing fees set to increase significantly
NEW ZEALAND 15 Oct 18
-
New paths planned for post-study work
NEW ZEALAND 25 Sep 18
-
New Zealand citizens now eligible for trade, investor...
NEW ZEALAND, UNITED STATES 3 Aug 18
-
New Zealand to shift visa services
NEW ZEALAND 29 Nov 17
-
New coalition government could signal stricter immigration policies
NEW ZEALAND 23 Oct 17
-
Essential Skills visa changes to take effect 28...
NEW ZEALAND 17 Aug 17
-
New Zealand halts practice of issuing Student Visas...
NEW ZEALAND 31 Jul 17
-
‘Kiwis first’ immigration policy to limit skilled migration
NEW ZEALAND 20 Apr 17
-
Changes to skills shortage lists now in effect
NEW ZEALAND 3 Mar 17
-
New penalties introduced for employers who violate rules
NEW ZEALAND 24 Feb 17
-
Visa exemption to be eliminated
NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA 14 Dec 16
-
Changes could make residence through Skilled Migrant Category...
NEW ZEALAND 14 Oct 16
-
New Zealand to impose visa requirement on South...
NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA 4 Oct 16
-
INZ says scammers are targeting foreign nationals
NEW ZEALAND 20 Jul 16
-
New Zealand moves to ease travel for Chinese...
CHINA, NEW ZEALAND 6 May 16
-
Essential Skills applications require additional proof of labour...
NEW ZEALAND 5 May 16
-
Changes to skills shortage lists now in effect
NEW ZEALAND 20 Apr 16
-
BAL’s Asia and Oceania Managing Directors receive accolades...
AUSTRALIA 17 Mar 16
-
Australia announces programme to pave citizenship path for...
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND 19 Feb 16
-
Changes to Skills Shortage Lists announced
NEW ZEALAND 23 Dec 15
-
New Zealand to raise immigration fees
NEW ZEALAND 30 Nov 15
-
Law encouraging skilled migration outside Auckland takes effect
NEW ZEALAND 6 Nov 15
-
Promising changes proposed for business immigration
NEW ZEALAND 31 Jul 15
-
New Zealand waives labour market testing in some...
NEW ZEALAND 17 Apr 15
-
New Zealand less flexible on permanent residence application...
NEW ZEALAND 14 Apr 15
-
Labour market testing temporarily lifted in Queenstown
NEW ZEALAND 12 Mar 15
-
Scams Targeting Immigrants are on the Rise
AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 11 Dec 13
-
Foreign Workers Warned About Immigration Telephone Scams
GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND 5 Nov 13
-
Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in New Zealand and...
GLOBAL, NEW ZEALAND, URUGUAY 31 Jul 13