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AEWV Job Changes
If you have an Accredited Employer Work Visa From today (5 December) Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders can apply to change their employer, occupation, location, or a combination of these….
Changes to Investor Visa Settings
CHANGES TO INVESTOR VISA SETTINGS In July 2022, the New Zealand government has announced major changes to New Zealand’s investor visa settings. The new Active Investor Plus visa category replaces…
New sector agreements to help employers hire migrant workers
New sector agreements from 31 October allow some exemptions from the median wage requirements for migrants hired on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or a Fishing Crew Work…
WORK TO RESIDENCE: GREEN LIST TIER 2
If you have worked for 2 years in a Green List Tier 2 occupation and meet the specified requirements on the list for the occupation, you could apply for…
Straight to Residence – Green List Tier 1
From 5 September 2022, you can apply for residence under Straight to Residence category if you are have employment or an offer of employment from an accredited employer in…
Skilled migrant and parent visa categories to restart next month
Skilled migrants and their parents will once again be able to apply for residence under plans being announced today. No one has been invited to apply under the points-based…
Median wage increases and chef qualification requirement removed
The Government is focused on attracting highly skilled migrant labour to help grow New Zealand’s economy. Two changes relevant to employers recruiting migrant workers have been announced. The median wage, currently…
Health standards for residence visa applicants changed
From 2 September 2022, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs has increased from $41,000 to $81,000. Most applicants for residence class visas must have…
Visa settings help employers with workforce shortages
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) was introduced on 4 July 2022. Most migrant workers holding an AEWV will be paid the median wage (NZD $27.76 an hour) or…
Update on Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
All three stages of the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are now live, with applications open for employer accreditation, job checks and work visas. As at 3 August,…
Latest Update on Post-Study Work Visa
Changes have been made by Immigration New Zealand to Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) rules in May 2022 summarized as below, Students will continue to be eligible for a…