Changes to post-study work rights for international students

New Zealand has announced major changes to post-study work visa rights for international students. The new policy came into effect on 26 November 2018.

From 1 July 2023, student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight while studying. Source: SBS

New Zealand offers international students work visa rights, which could also eventually pave their way to permanent residency.

The government has announced that eligible international students can now avail a post-study work visa for up to 3 years.

The decision was taken after a public consultation that received over 2,000 submissions.

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Published 14 December 2018 11:22am

Source: SBS Punjabi

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