Category: Immigration
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Paul Little: We’re a melting pot of cultures
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Growing up in Mt Roskill in the 1960s and 70s I was dimly aware, in my own childish way, that I was not living in the most exciting place in the world.The most notable thing about the suburb was the unusually high number of conservative…
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Spouses of H1B holders can work
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Spouses of H1B visa holders will soon be allowed to work in the United States, as the country gets ready to boost entrepreneurship in an effort to drive the US economy out of a seven-year-long recession. The White House, in a statement, says the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will…
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Chinese migration agent’s OZ licence culled
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Australia’s immigration authority has cancelled the licence of a Chinese immigration agent, following “a number of complaints about applications for protection visas”. The Sydney-based migration agent failed in her bid to have a decision to cancel her registration overturned, with the Administrative Review Tribunal (AAT) confirming the decision by the Office…
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Ethnic people urged to join govt boards
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Do you believe you could make a difference to New Zealand communities? The Office of Ethnic Affairs in New Zealand is urging ethnic people to nominate themselves to be considered for appointment to government boards, committees and advisory groups, including those of Crown companies. The positions give an opportunity…
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Alan Gamlen: Inequality drives many to quit NZ
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Emigration is driven not only by opportunities, but also by inequalities. The OECD has issued alarming advice for governments to take “urgent action to tackle rising inequality and social divisions”. New Zealand has left these issues…
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Editorial: No grounds to ease immigration rules further
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Just five years ago, the Government relaxed the immigration conditions placed on wealthy investors. Already, however, it is being lobbied to ease the rules even further. A group called the Construction Development Alliance wants to…
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NZ, India two ends of a book – Peter Dunne
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“Two ends of a book’, is how New Zealand’s Minister of Internal Affairs described the ties between India and New Zealand. Minister Peter Dunne, while was speaking at India New Zealand Business Council’s seminar, ‘Business Beyond Barriers’, reiterated the need for increased economic, cultural and sporting ties between the…
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Uphold migrant workers’ rights, UN urges
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The United Nations experts have appealed to all countries to sign up to a landmark treaty on the rights of migrant workers that came into force some 10 years ago. Forty-seven countries have ratified the treaty but that number is far too low given the abuse and exploitation that…
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NZ employers look to new Kiwis to bridge skills gap
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As skills shortages increasingly impact on New Zealand businesses, employers are looking for new ways to find great people to meet their needs. Many are now looking to newcomers and returning Kiwis who bring the powerful combination of international work experience, qualifications and experience gained from working offshore,…
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NZ ranked world’s most socially advanced country
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New Zealand is the most socially advanced nation in the world according to a global index published by US-based nonprofit, the Social Progress Imperative, and released at the 2014 Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. New Zealand topped the rankings across a wide range of measures–according to the Social Progress…
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Royal visit: ‘Infantile prank’ a misunderstanding
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A London-based Kiwi, whose controversial Maori cultural advice to British newspapers was branded an “infantile prank” in his home-country, is reportedly “quite upset” his comments were misconstrued.Tredegar Hall was quoted in…
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Kiwis wish to learn Chinese, but choose French
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Kiwis are interested in learning the Chinese and the Japanese language, according to a recent survey. (See video at the end of the article to learn beginner’s Chinese online.) The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s annual Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples in 2013 survey has found that New…
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New business visa to attract talent and create jobs
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Michael Woodhouse | Immigration A new business visa will encourage migrants to set up high-quality businesses and create new jobs, according to Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. “Starting today, the new Entrepreneur Work Visa will help New Zealand attract talented, well-connected business people to invest and grow businesses in New Zealand,”…
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Don’t Become a Victim of Immigration Fraud
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Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today encouraged potential newcomers to use authorized immigration representatives to avoid becoming victims of fraud. March is Fraud Prevention Month and this year Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has partnered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and the Federation of…
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Woodhouse welcomes positive migration figures
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Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is welcoming two reports out today showing that net migration is continuing to increase as fewer people leave New Zealand and more people are permanently migrating.The 13th annual Migration Trends and Outlook report confirms that 7900 more people moved to New Zealand in 2012/13 than left…
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Indian group takes to streets for safety awareness
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Following crime incidents targeting Indians in New Zealand, community leaders Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Claudette Hauiti are organising a walk on 7 March to “Claim Back Safe Streetsâ€. The walk for “safer communities” will be followed by an event behind Auckland’s Papatoetoe Library to raise awareness. Papatoetoe witnessed a vicious…
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For our vote, heed our voice – ethnic group
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New Zealand’s political parties are being urged to listen to migrant and ethnic communities if the parties want their votes in the upcoming general election. The suggestions comes from New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils (known as Multicultural New Zealand), which launched its 2014 election policies at its national council…
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Indian-American doctors pitch for Vivek Murthy’s confirmation
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If confirmed by the Senate, Dr Murthy would not only be the first-ever Indian-American to occupy this post but also the youngest ever Surgeon General of the US.
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Reuniting Families Faster
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Ottawa, February 3, 2014 – Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today launched the next phase of the government’s plan to eliminate backlogs in the Parent and Grandparent program (PGP).
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Travellers to benefit from Canada’s shift to multiple-entry visas
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Ottawa, February 3, 2014 – Visitors to Canada will automatically be considered for a multiple-entry visa, starting on February 6, 2014. Multiple-entry visas allow qualified visitors to come and go from Canada for six months at a time for up to 10 years without having to reapply each time.