Immigration changes announced

Immigration New Zealand is planning to implement new regulations starting from October, which will grant part-time work rights to dependent children aged 17-24. These children must have completed high school and be included on a Residency application to qualify for these rights. This change is aimed at providing more opportunities for young individuals to gain work experience and contribute economically while they are in the process of securing residency.

Requirements will be:

• Be an applicant on an already-lodged skilled residence visa or Dependent Child Residence Visa application; and

• Hold an eligible visitor visa and be a dependent child of a Work Visa holder or New Zealand citizen/resident; and

• Be aged 17 and have completed high school, or aged 18 to 24 years old (inclusive)

Policy is yet to be released, but this is looking like a positive change for our Immigration settings.