Korea Working Holiday Scheme annual places increased from 1,800 to 3,000

Policy effect

Effective December 20, 2015, the Korea Working Holiday Scheme annual allocation increased from 1,800 to 3,000 places for eligible citizens of the Republic of Korea.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Effective December 20, 2015, the Korea Working Holiday Scheme annual allocation increased from 1,800 to 3,000 places for eligible citizens of the Republic of Korea.

Official source excerpt

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… countries WI18.20 Conditions of work visa Republic of Korea has been added to the qualifying countries under the Primary Sector Trainees instructions, allowing up to 50 Korean nationals to be granted a work visa to undertake vocational programmes of study and work placements. WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme The number of available places has been increased from 1,800 to 3,000 each year. The restriction on working for the same employer for no more than three months has been removed. 2 APPENDIX 1: AMENDED IMMIGRATION INSTRUCTIONS EFFECTIVE ON AND AFTER 20 DECEMBER 2015 3 E9 Trade commitment … 11 Thai chefs  WI12 China Special Work Instructions  WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions  WI14 Philippines Special Work Instructions  WI15 Vietnam Special Work Instructions  WI17 Indonesia Special Work Instructions  WI18 Primary sector trainees  WI19 Korea Special Work Instructions 4 WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme a. This scheme is available to 3000 young citizens of the Republic of Korea annually. b. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must: i. be citizens of the Republic of Korea; and ii. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenanc … 11 December 2015 IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND INSTRUCTIONS: Amendment Circular No. 2015/11 To: All Manual Holders AMENDMENTS TO THE IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND OPERATIONAL MANUAL Introduction This circular outlines changes to immigration instructions. A copy of the amended instructions is attached. All immigration officers dealing with immigration applications should read the amendments and operate in accordance with the amended instructions on and after 20 December 2015. Note The amendments described in this circular will be published in the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual in due course. An … y enquiries about these amendments should be directed to the Immigration Contact Centre on 0508 558 855 or 09 914 4100 (Auckland only). Changes to temporary entry instructions effective on and after 20 December 2015 E9 Trade commitments WI19 Republic of Korea Special Work Instructions WI19.1 Objective WI19.5 Generic Requirements WI19.10 Occupations list New special work instructions are being added for the Republic of Korea which will allow qualified and/or experienced Korean nationals to be granted work visas for up to three years in certain occupations. WI18.5 Requirements WI18.15 Qualifying …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other New Zealand changes operative in 2015

• 2015-03-27Standardized Definitions for Essential Skills Labour Market Test and Skill Level 5 Rule
• 2015-05-08Immigration Amendment Act (No. 2)
• 2015-08-06A designated person must not enter New Zealand or transit through New Zealand.
• 2015-11-01Entrepreneur Work Visa regional bonus increased from 20 to 40 points
• 2015-11-01Skilled Migrant Category Bonus Points Increase for Regional Employment Outside Auckland
• 2015-11-03Character exception for qualifying Filipino dairy workers with earlier false visa evidence
• 2015-12-07Joint declaration permitted as partnership evidence for a partner included in a visitor visa application
• 2015-12-07Pathway Student Visa pilot launched for consecutive study programmes
• 2015-12-07Recognised Seasonal Employers required to provide access to lawful remittance services
• 2015-12-07Refugee Family Support Category sponsorship extended to qualifying Afghan interpreters and accompanying family
• 2015-12-07Student visa provision for multiple short-term English language programmes
• 2015-12-20Korea Working Holiday Scheme three-month limit with one employer removed
• 2015-12-20Republic of Korea added to the Primary Sector Trainees route with 50 places
• 2015-12-20Special work route introduced for qualifying Korean citizens in specified occupations