September 2020

Overseas applications We have resumed processing some visa applications from people who are currently not in New Zealand. We are now processing and deciding offshore applications for some relationship-based visas, if they are supported by a New Zealand citizen or …

Reopening of Visa Application Centres (VACs) All INZ offshore processing offices (except Apia) remain closed and, due to New Zealand’s border restrictions, INZ is not currently processing visa applications for individuals who are offshore unless they meet the strict border …

(sources: Westpac and ABS) (written: Steeger Consulting) Westpac recently revised up its growth forecasts for Australia’s GDP in the second half of 2020 from 2.8% to 4%. Despite Victoria's extended lock down, the national economy appears to be recovering well …

8 September 2020 2020-21 Victorian business and investor visa nomination program update Victoria’s 2020-21 business and investor visa nomination program (subclass 188 and 132) will open today at 9am AEST, Tuesday, 8 September, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed …

During the ongoing pandemic, many have been looking for options for a secure future while observing markets that are profitable. In the midst of this, there is a pathway that has been available since 2012 that is catching the eyes …

As global markets have been in a decline during the pandemic, many have been gearing up for recovery. With this, investors are looking at places that have the potential to thrive and to trust their money in, leading to the …