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Australian Visa Refused? How a Healthcare Worker Got New Zealand Residence When Aysha first contacted Immigration Chambers, she was in a situation many temporary visa holders in Australia know all too well. She held a healthcare qualification from Australia and had built her life there, yet several of her Australian visa applications had been unsuccessful. She was waiting for the outcome of an Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) process, which could take a considerable amoun

New Short-Term Graduate Work Visa: NZ's New 6-Month Pathway The Short-Term Graduate Work Visa is a New Zealand visa opening 16 November 2026 for graduates with NZQCF Level 5 to 7 qualifications who don't qualify for the Post-Study Work Visa. It grants six months of open work rights, cannot be extended, and requires application within three months of the student visa expiring. New Short-Term Graduate Work Visa opens on 16th Nov. 2026 If you studied in New Zealand and your qual