New Zealand Implements Stricter Visa Rules Amid "Unsustainable" Migration

New Zealand is tightening its visa rules in response to near record migration levels, implementing changes such as introducing English language requirements for low skilled jobs and setting minimum skills and work experience thresholds for most employer work visas. The government aims to prioritize highly skilled migrants while ensuring that New Zealanders are given priority for jobs without skill shortages. Last year, a near record 173,000 people migrated to New Zealand, prompting the government to address concerns about sustainability and potential impact on inflation.