Immigration
India’s Foreign Ministry issues warning over fake overseas job scams
The agency says there has been a significant rise in the number of overseas job seekers that are being cheated by unregistered recruitment agents.
Migrant workers settling down slowly after struggling for months
After enduring months in crowded houses without jobs, some workers have finally started to settle down in New Zealand.
Auckland bar and restaurant owner arrested on migrant exploitation charges
A 53-year-old was arrested Friday after a search warrant was executed at an address linked to migrant exploitation involving three individuals.
Chinese migrant workers ensnarled in crowded Auckland accommodation
Workers and accredited employer at loggerheads over living conditions in Massey.
Immigration New Zealand vigilant of potential asylum claim abuse
With asylum applications from Indian nationals on the rise, Immigration New Zealand is keeping a close eye on fraudulent claims.
Asians largest contributor to New Zealand’s population growth
Migrants from India, the Philippines and China are adding extra heft to the country's annual population growth, latest figures from Stats NZ show.
Alarm as Immigration NZ advises international students to apply for visas four months before departure
Education advocates and agents are calling on the agency to process applications faster to take pressure off potential student arrivals.
Immigration advisor first to be arrested in migrant exploitation investigations
A licensed immigration advisor is the first to be arrested as part of investigations into the exploitation of more than 140 Indian and Bangladeshi migrants on work visas.
Exploited migrant workers begin to abandon NZ dream
Despite government assistance, some are struggling to secure work due to language barriers and a lack of domestic certification.
ACT confirms opposition to work visas tied to employers
Leader David Seymour believes such restrictions are ineffective in combating migrant exploitation.
Overstayers express concern over Labour’s amnesty pledge
The Labour Party's proposal for an immigration amnesty has sparked mixed reaction among overstayers.
Indian overstayer granted residency to support his son, a mosque attack survivor
An elderly overstayer from India has been desperately fighting deportation so he can provide emotional support to his son.
'Is this your Grandfather?' A quest to join the dots
A look into a fascinating collection of glass plate photographic negatives at Te Papa - portraits of early Indian immigrants to Wellington. Audio
Immigration in spotlight as Labour, National, ACT unveil similar policies
The three parties have all launched immigration policies targeting migrant parents and grandparents, with Labour also promising amnesty for some overstayers.
Immigration rebalance: Green List expanded, restrictions on 'dawn raid' deportations
The changes follow recommendations made in an independent review released in July, with the majority being implemented immediately.
Immigration rebalance: Green List expanded, restrictions on 'dawn raid' deportations
The changes follow recommendations made in an independent review released in July, with the majority being implemented immediately.
Government doesn't know how many migrants have been scammed
Immigration New Zealand has launched a review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa, unveiling a support package Wednesday for those falling victim.
Employers step up to help scammed migrants find work
A full-day job matching event took place in South Auckland to help a large group of South Asian migrants scammed out of thousands of dollars for the promise of work in New Zealand.
Record migration gains as more people take up work visas
Net migration rose to a record high of 96,000 in the year to July on the back of gains from India, the Philippines and China.
Scammed migrants in Auckland will soon be homeless
A group of migrants scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars for the promise of work in New Zealand will have nowhere to live in three days.