ATR Workshop RSE Conference 2017, Blenheim Michael Jones, Senior Immigration Officer, RSE Unit, Wellington Office

Organisation Chart - Wellington

Org Chart – RSE Unit

2016-17 Review 1 July - 30 June. Approval numbers based on previous year Employers requesting increase had to show need Increased use of Joint ATRs - up from approx 2000 workers to 2000 + workers Approx 12,500 approvals 10,437 worker arrivals compared to 9278 year before 135 RSE Employers across New Zealand

National Cap RSE cap increased to 10,500 worker arrivals - not ATR places approved Cap not a target - cannot be exceeded Still need to provide evidence to justify an increase Any increase to be agreed by all parties (MSD, RSE, Relationship Manager, LI, Compliance)

National Cap (continued) Even if ATR supported by W&I, need to fit within national or regional allocation RSE Unit takes into account regional recommendations from all regions Joint ATRs assist with national numbers not regional numbers

Where to Submit your ATR Timeframes 2017-18 Submission Dates If you have multiple time periods and first worker arrivals in October/November, submit your ATR no earlier than 7 June 2017 and 7 July 2017. If first worker arrivals in January/Feb, please submit your application no earlier than 18 August 2017 and no later than 8 September 2017. If first worker arrivals in March/ April, please submit your application no earlier than 25 September 2017 and no later than 27 October 2017 If first worker arrivals in May, please submit your application no earlier than 30 November 2017 and no later than 5 January 2018. Joint ATRs need to be submitted together – arrival date of first employer. Submit one ATR for same numbers as 16/17 – new ATR for increase Where to Submit your ATR Immigration New Zealand RSE Team PO BOX 27 – 149 Wellington

Key points 2017-18 Contracts for Service – now required Incidents – need to advise Relationship Manager ASAP Accommodation – need to meet Council requirements RSE Unit – updating processes Recommend checking visa expiry dates

Office move Wellington Area Office is moving to Porirua in late 2017 Co-located with other MBIE units - Labour Inspectorate, INZ Compliance and Market Services May have minor impact on processing timeframes during move

Top 5 LV problems Applications not submitted on time LV applications should be submitted at least 5 working days before travel Incomplete applications Complete all sections – workers need to sign and date application forms X-ray certificate missing X-ray certificates less than 3 months old are required Employment agreement missing IEA required – any deductions need to be signed by both employer and employee Health insurance missing Evidence of workers’ health insurance required with visa application

Who to contact Michael Jones Senior Immigration Officer (04) 896 5332 michael.jones@mbie.govt.nz Carol Ekenasio Immigration Officer (04) 896 5309 carolyn.ekenasio@mbie.govt.nz Drishti Arora (04) 896 5311 drishti.arora@mbie.govt.nz Tony Jensen RSE Relationship Manager – Northern (06) 975 5550/(027) 441 0712 Tony.jensen@mbie.govt.nz Oikoumene Maualaivao-Chan Tung RSE Relationship Manager – Southern (03) 989 9264 /(021) 839 957 Oiko.mchantung@mbie.govt.nz

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