Student Visas
Govt makes changes to student visa regime
The government has announced changes to the student visa regime, making it easier for those studying at degree level to stay and work in New Zealand, but harder for those studying at diploma or a… Audio
Govt plans further work limits for students
The international education sector is warning that more limits to foreign students' work rights will be the death knell for some institutions. Earlier this year minister Iain-Lees Galloway said he was… Audio
Indian students could face travel restrictions after deportation
A group of Indian students threatened with deportations will struggle to travel outside of India if they are given a deportation stamp, their lawyer says.
Fears of backlash by Indian education agents
Tertiary insitutions are worried NZ's lucrative education trade with India will be endangered by accusations of fraud and high visa refusal rates.
Warning over 'corrupt' Indian visa agents
The government has been accused of turning a blind eye to recruiters offering students visas as a way of obtaining permanent residence.
Govt accused of creating 'people smuggling paradise'
The Government has been accused of creating a "people smuggling paradise" by turning a blind eye to Indian immigration advisors promoting students visas, as a way of obtaining permanent residency in… Audio
Problems with rising Indian student numbers
Immigration officials are turning down almost four of every 10 student visa applications from India. Audio
Hiring cheap Indian labour is undermining NZ workers
The Service and Food Workers Union says an influx of Indian tertiary students is undermining the pay for New Zealand workers. Audio
Steven Joyce defends student visas
Listening to that was the Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce. Audio
NZ First: Student visas back door to residency
New Zealand First is claiming student visas are being promoted as an easy way to gain New Zealand residency. Audio
