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The New Zealand government announced changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer.
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Additional Information: Current holders of partner work visas with specific employment conditions will be able to apply to vary their visa conditions to switch to open work rights beginning Dec. 2 if their partner meets any of the above situations.
BAL Analysis: As BAL reported, the government also recently increased the maximum duration of work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residence class visa holders. The government hopes these changes will help families stay together, provide additional flexibility and attract and retain the workers New Zealand needs to fill gaps in sectors facing skill and labor shortages.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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