How AEWV reforms impact your workforce strategy & preparation
From 10 March 2025, significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will take effect, impacting how businesses hire and retain migrant workers.
Changes to New Zealand’s Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV)
From 12 December 2024, Immigration New Zealand will make changes to the Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV). These updates aim to enable more international graduates to work in New Zealand while aligning visa eligibility with roles on the Green List.
Important updates to the migrant exploitation protection work visa
On 31 October 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) introduced changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV). This visa is designed to help migrant workers leave exploitative work situations while remaining lawfully in New Zealand.
October 2024 immigration update: key changes for visa holders and employers
October brought several significant updates from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that will impact visa applicants, current visa holders, and employers. Here’s a breakdown of the most important changes and what they mean.
Visa duration extended to three years for partners of New Zealand citizens
Starting 1 October 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will implement changes to the maximum duration of work and visitor visas for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders.
Changing the conditions of a New Zealand work visa
When you’re granted a visa for New Zealand, it’s likely that the visa will come with conditions. Some of these conditions can be changed (for instance, you might change your role and employer)
Navigating the Accredited Employer Work Visa programme in New Zealand
For business owners in New Zealand, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) programme represents a significant framework for hiring skilled migrant workers. Understanding this programme and its implications is crucial for those seeking to employ migrants in their businesses.
Work to Residence Visa applications are now open
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…
New Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa opens on 9 October 2023
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…
Visa changes coming
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…
