New Zealand adjusts work visa criteria for spouses of international students
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New Zealand has amended its immigration rules to allow partners and spouses of international students to qualify for work visas. The new rule applies to international students enrolled in particular higher education programmes. It also allows international students to apply for visas for their school-aged children. The changes aim to make the country more attractive for students and their families by easing work eligibility criteria. Spouses of students enrolled in higher education schemes aligned with the country's Green List are now eligible for visas. The Green List identifies occupations in high demand in New Zealand. The new guidelines apply to spouses of students studying Level 7 or 8 qualifications, including graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, and Bachelors Honours degrees. The updated Green List includes a comprehensive range of Bachelor's degrees and Bachelor's Honours qualifications that could lead to professional registration. Partners and spouses of the newly accessible work visas can also support their dependent school-aged children, allowing them to apply for a Dependent Child Student Visa.

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https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1600908-new-zealand-work-visa-rules-ease-applications-spouses-foreign-students/