A few changes were made to the earlier-published draft strategy in the revised plan, which was unveiled on August 16. On June 24, the strategy's consultation process came to an end Since the final document was published, ENZ has reported that international students' payments to New Zealand's education institutions decreased by $250 million in 2020 compared to 2019, when they paid $1.2 billion in fees, and by $610 million less in 2021. Just 14,639 international students had valid study visas in New Zealand as of July 31 when borders completely opened, according to Immigration New Zealand. Fees are anticipated to be significantly lower in 2022. Compared to the 125,000 students in the industry in 2018, the government estimated that the sector could have less than 20,000 international students in December 2021, while it did concede that the anticipated student numbers for 2022 were "uncertain". After talking to the industry, the government made it clear in the revised policy that it "does not anticipate smaller providers to diversify as much as larger ones, or into sectors outside of their core purpose." 

In order to assist providers in "provide more accurate information to students," Immigration New Zealand will disseminate up-to-date data on visa processing times and what quality applications should look like. As we try to rebuild international education, immigration will be a significant factor, the revised approach stated. In comparison to the previous draft, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has been given larger roles in the final strategy along with Immigration New Zealand. A monitoring mechanism will be created to "understand the onshore and offshore options that will generate a high-value and varied future for international education," and agencies will examine the effects of the Immigration Rebalance policy amendments on student visas. 

Changes in immigration policies have an impact on post-study employment rights and need that overseas students have more money set aside to support themselves while enrolled in classes. Students completing credentials at Level 7 and lower will only be eligible for post-study job rights if the qualification is related to 20 occupations on a "Green List," while higher education students will still have access to post-study employment options. The list contains positions in engineering, education, and construction. Prospective foreign school students will need $17,000, while prospective tertiary students will need $20,000 each year instead of the previous $15,000, though the requirements may alter depending on the length of the program. The government has stated that although there are some exclusions for aviation students, students will need to pay tuition fees for the first year or first program of study (whichever is shorter), and they will need to demonstrate funds for the same duration. Students switching to post-study work visas as of May 11 will also need to present $5,000 in funding. Finally, in order to identify any gaps that may be filled, Education New Zealand will conduct an assessment of the present services and supports provided to overseas students.