Income thresholds across a number of categories have increased to reflect changes to New Zealand benefit rates.
The changes include:
- On 1 June 2018, the minimum income requirements for Samoan Quota Scheme and Pacific Access Category applicants who have partners or dependent children included increased to $38,199.20.
- On 1 July 2018, the minimum income requirement for Essential Skills and Religious Worker work visa holders whose dependent children are in New Zealand on visitor or student visas will increase to $42,944.20 (note this threshold is different to the skill-band remuneration rates for Essential Skills work visas, which are updated in November each year).
- On 1 July 2018, the guaranteed lifetime minimum income requirements under tier one of the Parent Category will increase to $28,166 for a single applicant and $41,494 if a partner is included (note that both tiers one and two of the Parent Category are currently closed)