Hi Rona, I have a quick question: Does your country of origin make a difference to the pathway of moving to New Zealand? What if for example, you are from the UK, but your partner is from China for example?

In late 2026, we are introducing a new visa for graduates of vocational study and will extend post study work visa eligibility for some graduate diplomas. These changes will help international graduates take the next step from study into work. ✅ A new Short‑term Graduate Work Visa will give eligible graduates up to six months of open work rights — time to look for a job, gain local experience, and explore longer‑term work options. ✅ More graduates will be eligible for a Post‑Study Work Visa of up to 12 months, with eligibility extended to students completing a Level 7 Graduate Diploma, provided they also hold a Bachelor’s degree. Find out more about these visas and start planning your study journey at: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/new-and-updated-post-study-work-visa-options/

Wishing all the new life builders a blessed Easter weekend. May the real reason for Easter celebrations be a blessing to you all.

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Information from our Licensed Immigration Advisors - The recently announced SMC updates bring with them the option to apply for residence without any NZ experience, if you complete a masters degree in NZ and have a skilled job offer in hand. This process is already being sold as a fast-track to residence by some out there, and so we wanted to explore how that might work in practice and what you might want to consider if this is part of your NZ plan.