Chinanews, June 10, according to New Zealand Tianwei.com, the latest news sent by the Minister of Immigration of New Zealand extended the validity of visas for 10,000 visa holders.

　　The Minister of Immigration stated that the adjustments to onshore visas will provide employers and visa holders with more certainty.

　　For those holding a working holiday visa or seasonal employment supplementary visa (SSE), if the visa expires between June 21, 2021 and December 31, 2021, the visa validity period will be extended for another six months.

At the same time, the SSE visa will enjoy the rights of an open work permit and can work in any industry.

　　The skills work permit will not be extended again.

The time limit for skilled work permits with salaries below the median was extended from six months to 12 months; and the implementation of the interval period continued to be postponed until July 2022.

　　In addition, starting from July 19, visa applications will adopt a new median hourly salary, with an immediate salary of 27 New Zealand dollars.

This salary standard will determine whether the job position is high-paid or low-paid.

This salary standard is set in compliance with public opinion consultation.

　　Employers who pay a salary lower than the above-mentioned median standard can still hire immigrant workers, but it is necessary to check the information of the Ministry of Social Development to see if there are registered job applicants available.

　　"The government recently outlined the long-term vision of New Zealand's immigration system, which requires the industry to adopt controlled transitional measures to attract, train, and improve the skills of New Zealanders to boost their employment, and to invest in productivity measures that can support New Zealand's recovery after the epidemic. "

　　Immigration New Zealand will contact all eligible working holiday visa and SSE visa holders before June 25, 2021.

To summarize a few points:

　　·Working holiday visas that expire between June 21 and December 31 will automatically extend their validity for six months.

　　· SSE visas that will expire between June 21 and December 31 will automatically extend the validity period of six months, and enjoy the rights of an open work permit, and can be employed in any industry.

　　·For those onshore, if they have previously obtained a temporary visa, they can still apply for an SSE work permit; however, the newly obtained visa can only be employed in the plantation industry.

　　·The median salary standard for skilled work permits, skilled immigration and other key job entry exemptions will be adjusted upwards.

　　· The implementation of the gap period continues to be postponed until July 2022.

(Emma)