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Less red tape and a new visa will make it easier for international students to study in New Zealand says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Under the new Immigration Act, which recently came into effect, interim visas can be granted to students while their applications are being processed. The frequency for which police and medical certificates must be provided is also being extended.

The changes, which commence in February 2011, will help boost the $2 billion a year export education market, says Dr Coleman.

New research released today by the World Bank and Waikato University shows the Government’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is producing positive spin-offs for Tonga and Vanuatu.

RSE, which supplies migrant workers for the local horticulture and viticulture industry when New Zealanders are not available for work, improved per capita income for Pacific households with RSE workers by almost 40 percent.

A more efficient immigration system and enhanced border security are two of the key benefits of the new Immigration Act which comes into effect tomorrow, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

‘’The Immigration Act 2009 significantly modernises New Zealand’s immigration laws and provides us with a robust framework for the future.

Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu and Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today welcomed the swearing in of 16 members of the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) in Auckland.

The IPT commences work on Monday, 29 November and will decide all immigration, deportation, refugee and protection appeals in New Zealand.

Established under the Immigration Act 2009, the IPT replaces the current immigration-related appeal bodies and creates a single, ‘one-stop-shop' tribunal to consider all grounds for appeal in one place.

E nga mana, e nga iwi, e nga reo, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Chair, other members of the Judiciary, my Ministerial colleagues; Judge Bill Hastings; Tribunal Members; the Chief Executives of the Department of Labour and Ministry of Justice; ladies and gentlemen.

The creation of an independent Immigration and Protection Tribunal is one of the salient achievements of the new Immigration Act. Most of the provisions of the Act come into effect on Monday and the Tribunal begins operations on the same day.

The Labour party is making claims that do not match the facts regarding the reimbursement of overcharged visa fees to Samoan citizens, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Justice Minister Simon Power and Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Grant Pearson as the chair of the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal

Justice Minister Simon Power and Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the 16 members of the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal.

Employers can now check online if job applicants are entitled to work in New Zealand, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today.

Thank you for inviting me this evening. Peter Moses suggested I speak about the pending introduction of the Immigration Act 2009.

Employers are set to benefit from changes to temporary work visas Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today.

Conference Chair, Alun Chisholm, Association Chair Coral Wong, ladies and gentlemen

New Zealand's ability to combat identity fraud will be improved following the signing of an agreement between New Zealand's and Australian's immigration agencies overnight, Immigration Minister Jon

Chief Censor Bill Hastings has been appointed as a District Court Judge and will head the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today.

Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced a review of the policy settings relating to religious workers.

Changes to study entitlements for temporary permit holders will benefit the export education industry, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says.

The popularity of the new Silver Fern visa shows the Government has the right policy settings to attract skilled young people to New Zealand, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

New Zealand's reputation as a migrant destination will be strengthened through new laws covering offshore immigration advisers, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says.

Migrants settle into New Zealand extremely well and the vast majority find work quickly, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says.

Immigration New Zealand is to waive fees for people needing permits to remain in New Zealand because of the flight delays to Europe, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today.

Migrant workers are making a valuable contribution to New Zealand's economy with a new survey  showing employers rate them highly says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

The government's two new retirement visas aim to increase investment and stimulate the economy, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said today.

Interest in business migration is increasing and a new Immigration New Zealand website will give migrant investors greater opportunities to access New Zealand business networks, Immigration Ministe

I'm sure I don't need to convince you how important migration is to the economy, but it's worth pausing for a moment and just thinking about some of the figures.