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Things have changed since this article was published. Update: As of 10 March 2025, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) no longer uses the median wage threshold. Instead, employers must pay at least the market rate for the role. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest immigration settings. Contents: You can listen to…
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: As of 10 March 2025, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) no longer uses the median wage threshold. Instead, employers must pay at least the market rate for the role. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest immigration settings. Contents: You can listen to…
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: From 29 September 2023, anybody who meets the criteria for the Work to Residence Visa, Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa, or Transport Work to Residence Visas can submit their residence visa application. Requirements for the Work to Residence Visa This means migrants who want to…
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: From 9 October 2023, the New Skilled Migrant Resident Visa comes into effect, with a simplified points system where applicants need six points to be granted residence. INZ expects that the new simplified points system will result in faster decision times, with straight forward applications…
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: The Government has announced changes to the immigration system to address compliance issues, for the benefit of both migrant workers and ethical employers. This is as a result of investigations into accredited employers and feedback on AEWVs (Accredited Employer Work Visas). Removal…
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration policies have continued to evolve since September 2023. Some settings discussed in this article may have changed. For the latest information and advice, please contact VisaAide. Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: There have been numerous updates and…
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: As of 10 March 2025, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) no longer uses the median wage threshold. Employers must now pay at least the market rate for the role. Residence visa pathways (such as Skilled Migrant and Green List Residence) are still tied to the…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: The rug is potentially being pulled from out beneath employers and current holders of AEWVs with the announcement of 5-year maximum visa validity which comes into effect on 27 November 2023. Previously, AEWV holders who were being paid at least the national median…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: The latest round of immigration changes that have just been announced will bring more certainty to both migrants and employers, as there will be a clearer and faster pathway to residence for highly skilled people. This will help both employers and…
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration settings for employer accreditation, job checks, and AEWV applications have evolved since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for the most up-to-date advice based on current immigration requirements. Contents: Skills shortages continue to choke business growth in many sectors in New Zealand. So how…
