Adjustments to visa settings announced by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi in December 2020 have allowed many migrant workers in New Zealand to stay and work here for longer.

Extended by 6 months were visas expiring between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive) held by employer-assisted migrant workers in New Zealand on 1 January 2021. Visas held by their partners and dependent children were also extended.   Also extended by 6 months were Working Holiday Scheme or Working Holiday Extension visas expiring between 21 December 2020 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive) held by workers in New Zealand on 21 December 2020.

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