2010年11月29日将执行新的新西兰VISA移民法案

New factsheets about the introduction of the Immigration Act 2009 are available now.

The key changes factsheet is a good place to start. It gives an overview of what’s happening, and gives an introduction to the other factsheets, which include:

New terminology and concepts – outlines, for example, how we will no longer use the word ’permit’ and instead use the word ’visa’, and that the terms ‘residence permits’, ‘residence visas’ and ‘returning resident’s visas will be replaced by ‘resident visas’ and ‘permanent resident visas’ – but there is no change to existing categories for people wishing to settle in New Zealand.Residence – explains how people granted residence in New Zealand will be granted ’resident visas’ with ’travel conditions’, or ’permanent resident visas’, and what these things mean.Sponsorship – shows how family and friends sponsorship criteria and obligations are being strengthened, and that organisations will be able to act as sponsors in some situations.IPT – talks about the introduction of the independent Immigration and Protection Tribunal.Employer obligations – explains new obligations for employers and how Immigration New Zealand is helping them meet these.Education providers – outlines new provisions for education providers.

The Immigration Act 2009 comes into effect from 29 November 2010. Until then the Immigration Act 1987 applies. People who hold a visa or permit, or have applied for a visa or permit, do not need to reapply.

——来源新西兰移民局