Dear Reader,

Happy New Year! Welcome to the January edition of the ICL Immigration Newsletter. As we step into 2025, we bring you key immigration updates, including major AEWV reforms, new visitor visa rules allowing remote work, and opening dates for capped Working Holiday schemes. Stay informed and make the most of these opportunities!

We appreciate your trust in ICL Immigration and look forward to assisting you in 2025. Here’s to a successful year ahead!

Best,
Nirmala Murthy

Founder, ICL Immigration
Licensed Immigration Adviser
IAA No.: 200901453

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Latest News

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17th December 2024

In a significant reform to NZ Work Visa, the New Zealand Government has announced a range of changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). These reforms will better meet the country’s economic needs, help businesses find the workers they need, and create a fairer, more balanced immigration system. The changes will be introduced in stages throughout 2025.


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Data Insights

AEWV Visa Applications Update - As of 11 November 2024:

  • Total approved AEWV applications: 130,994
  • Accredited employers: 28,305
  • AEWV holders: 83,748

Students in New Zealand

Table 1: Students in New Zealand: Trends and Insights 2023.

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Table 2: Country-Wise Statistics of International Students in New Zealand (2021–2023).

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2023 Highlights by Country of Citizenship:

  1. China: 17,940 students (42% of total international students)
  2. India: 6,985 students
  3. USA: 2,045 students (184% growth from 2022)

Trends by Qualification Type:

  1. Bachelor’s Degrees (Level 7): 18,900 students, led by Asia (15,305 students).
  2. Master’s Degrees (Level 9): Significant growth to 8,795 students, with Asia contributing the most (8,030 students).
  3. Doctorates (Level 10): Steady enrollment at 4,430 students, led by Asia (3,135 students).
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