Kiwi here. We have strict immigration rules and they must be adhered to. This guy was examined by doctors and was determined to be in bad health.
Here are our MINIMUM standards under the skilled migrant category for immigration into New Zealand:
As you can see, health is the first on the list. If this guy had some sort of heart disease he would be denied, if he had cancer he would be denied, he has a significant risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. He is therefore denied a renewal on his work visa. I am most shocked that he managed to have his visa approved and renewed for six years while clearly not meeting the criteria. Perhaps his age was also a factor.
Here are our MINIMUM standards under the skilled migrant category for immigration into New Zealand:
You can include your partner and dependent children in your application, but you all have to meet these standards.
Health: You must be healthy. If you are invited to apply for residence, you and your family will have to be assessed by an approved doctor.
Character: You and your family must be of good character. We don?t allow some people who have committed serious crimes to come to New Zealand.
English language: You and your family will need to meet a certain level of ability in spoken and written English.
Occupational registration: If you need occupational registration and do not have it, you will not be able to work in your chosen occupation under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Health: You must be healthy. If you are invited to apply for residence, you and your family will have to be assessed by an approved doctor.
Character: You and your family must be of good character. We don?t allow some people who have committed serious crimes to come to New Zealand.
English language: You and your family will need to meet a certain level of ability in spoken and written English.
Occupational registration: If you need occupational registration and do not have it, you will not be able to work in your chosen occupation under the Skilled Migrant Category.
As you can see, health is the first on the list. If this guy had some sort of heart disease he would be denied, if he had cancer he would be denied, he has a significant risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. He is therefore denied a renewal on his work visa. I am most shocked that he managed to have his visa approved and renewed for six years while clearly not meeting the criteria. Perhaps his age was also a factor.