GOOD NEWS FOR SOME TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS

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Employer-assisted visas expiring from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 (inclusive) will be automatically extended by another 6 months. This applies to the following visas:

1. Essential Skills Visa
2. Work to Residence Visa
3. Special and Skilled work visas for China, Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines and Vietnam
4. Special category work visas for Japanese Interpreters and Thai Chefs
5. Employer-specific work visas granted under section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009
6. Fishing Crew Visa
7. Religious Worker Visa
8. Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa

Employer-assisted visas expiring from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 (inclusive) will be automatically extended by another 6 months.

Visas held by their partners and dependent children will also be extended.

Visa holders will receive confirmation of the extension from Immigration New Zealand by March 2021.