Immigration updates for November–December 2024
Over the past month, Immigration New Zealand and the Australian Government have announced several updates, including changes to visa categories, processing priorities, and industry-specific policies.
Over the past month, Immigration New Zealand and the Australian Government have announced several updates, including changes to visa categories, processing priorities, and industry-specific policies.
As of June 26, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced further changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, affecting individuals holding AEWVs in certain roles at ANZSCO levels 4 and 5 without a pathway to residency.
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: 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 for partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders have continued to evolve since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest immigration requirements. Contents: In December 2022, there was a change that affected partners of NZ work visa…
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