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Associate Immigration Minister Damien O’Connor comments on the case of Thai National Sunan Siriwan.

High quality migrants, such as teachers, nurses, tradespeople and IT professionals, are attracted to living in NZ

Immigration Minister Paul Swain today announced changes to the Investor Category to maximise the benefits to New Zealand.

The government has introduced a Bill to regulate immigration advisers.

Immigration Minister Paul Swain today released the terms of reference for the review of the

The government is to spend an extra $13.3 million over four years on protecting New Zealand's borders, Immigration Minister Paul Swain said today.

The Department of Labour today revoked the visitor's permit of an Iraqi man who was a diplomat in Saddam Hussein’s government.

The man and his wife entered the country last year to visit family and they later applied for residence.

Enhancements to immigration policy will make it easier for international students to work and study in New Zealand, Immigration Minister Paul Swain said today.

Associate Minister of Immigration Damien O’Connor grants temporary work permits to six Lithuanian tradesmen so that urgent work on a vessel in Lyttleton dry-docks can be completed.

A new Bill,to be introduced in May, will require licencing for immigration advisors who assist migrants and asylum seekers into New Zealand

Associate Immigration Minister Damien O'Connor reconfirms approval for 24 foreign fishers to work aboard Christchurch-based company Independent Fisheries' sole deep-sea factory trawler.

Queenstown tourists can have their visitors' permits turned into work permits within 48 hours to help fill labour shortages,

The number of young people from overseas able to work while on holiday in New Zealand will increase to at least 40,000 within two years, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Immigration Minister Paul Swain announced today.

Associate Immigration Minister Damien O'Connor heads to Bangkok for a New Zealand Immigration Service workshop aimed at improving the offshore recruitment of migrants.

Immigration Minister Paul Swain has asked the Immigration Service to investigate the case of Somali refugee Asha Ali Abdille.

Changes will make policy more flexible

Zimbabweans in New Zealand on temporary permits to be considered for permanent residence

David Irving has been refused permission to board a flight to New Zealand

Policy attracting the migrants economy needs

Improved measures to enable Pacific Island quotas to be filled.

Associate Immigration Minister Damien O'Connor reaffirms his decision not to intervene in the removal of Iranian overstayer Saied Ghanbari.

Wayne Mapp isn't telling the whole story - again

The government wants views on $62 million initiative

Associate Immigration Minister Damien O'Connor declines to intervene in the case of Iranian overstayer Saied Ghanbari.