Immigration Blog
Browse our helpful articles about immigration to Australia & New Zealand, visas, and relevant updates.
Will the NZ election lead to immigration change?
We are a couple of months away from our three yearly national election and about now prospective immigrants ask what a change of government might mean to immigration policies. Will …
Parent Residence pathway changes
The Government recently announced it’s back to the future for Parents looking to join their adult child(ren), permanently residing in New Zealand. A new selection system from October The new …
Why is INZ still making sick people pay to be rejected?
Why is INZ still making sick people pay to be rejected? We pre-clear qualifications. We pre-clear English. We pre-clear professional registration. So why does New Zealand force visa applicants to …
The IAA’s Blind Spot: Catching the Wrong Fish While the Big Ones Swim Free
I have been observing the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) operate for nearly two decades. I was in the room when the IAA was being shaped. What I am seeing in …
What Makes a Good Immigrant?
Before we argue about borders, visas or values tests, we should probably start with a harder question: who gets to decide what a “good” immigrant looks like in the first …
New Zealand requires skilled migrants to secure a job before they can get a work or resident visa.
It’s a system that often leaves people stuck in the frustrating “chicken and egg” loop: employers want a visa before offering a job, but migrants need the job to get …
Understanding Australia’s 2025–26 State and Territory Nomination Allocations
Each year, the Australian Government works with state and territory governments to shape a Migration Program that supports local workforce needs and strengthens regional economies. A key part of this …
New Zealand Needs to Wake Up to a Brutal Reality
New Zealand is running out of people. A rapidly ageing population and one of the lowest birth rates in the developed world are driving a demographic decline. Like most advanced …
Yankee don’t go home!
It’s fair to say that Donald Trump has been good for our business, particularly the New Zealand office of IMMagine. Less so the Australian office. We have received a substantial …
Navigating the Coming Storm: ANZSCO vs NOL
This is one of those pieces I wish I didn’t have to write. Because if our heads are spinning, I’m not quite sure what this will do to yours, especially …
