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Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa
What is changing for people with an AEWV If you currently have an AEWV, these changes could affect how long you can stay before you need to spend time outside…
Qualification exemptions list updated
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) are making the second round of changes to the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA). These come into…
Median Wage Increase
Median wage changes and exceptions The new median wage rate of $31.61 an hour is being adopted into parts of the immigration system on 28 February 2024. This…
Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa
In June 2023, the Government announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). These changes take effect on 27 November, and include: A ‘maximum continuous stay’ of five…
“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark”
A dire situation The British Poet Warsan Shire couldn’t be more right. When Kabul fell to the Taliban in August of 2021, F knew he had to get out of…
changes to 90-day trial periods
From 29 October 2023, accredited employers cannot use 90-day trial periods in employment agreements when hiring people on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). This includes Job Checks submitted before…
Roles to be added to the Green List and sector agreement
Roles added to the Green List Seventeen roles will be added to the Green List, following a scheduled and targeted review conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment…
Living and Working in New Zealand or Australia – Free Information Session
Access NZ will be in Cork, Ireland on 12 December 2023 to hold a Free Information Session on Living and Working in New Zealand or Australia. (See venue details further…
Changes to how INZ treats false and misleading information
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing how they respond to false or misleading information in visa applications. From 25 September 2023, immigration officers will begin using section 58(6) of…
Accredited Employer Work Visa changes from November 2023
AEWV maximum continuous stay and visa duration changes A maximum continuous stay for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders takes effect from 27 November 2023. AEWV holders who are…
Next Parent Category Selection on 8 August 2023
(Image by Freepik) The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 8 August 2023. Selection of EOIs submitted before 12 October…
Upcoming Webinars
(Image by Freepik) Looking to study, work or live in New Zealand but don’t know where to start? Our free immigration webinars are designed to give you up-to-date information on…