Election year:
2023
Political party:
Act
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Immigration
- Provide all occupations on the ‘Green List’ a fast-track to residency by removing the ‘work to residence’ divide.
- Simplify the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme by abolishing labour market tests, wage rules, and make it easier for migrants to move between accredited employers.
- Remove the cap on the number of places under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
- Ensure the Skilled Migrant Category offers an efficient and predictable pathway for migrants of all skill levels and occupations, to remove confusion and unfairness.
- End the political deadlock and introduce a sustainable solution for parent visas, so that talented people can make a home in New Zealand without leaving their parents behind so long as there is no extra cost to the taxpayer.
- Tackle the sources of Immigration New Zealand’s slow processing times to remove uncertainty and frustration for people who want to bring their skills to New Zealand.
- ACT will introduce a new visa — the Unite Visa — that will enable parents to visit their children or grandchildren for up to five years at a time, with a renewal requirement each year.
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