Government Tightens Work Rights for Partners of Work Visa Holders
Opinion piece from Aaron Martin
With new restrictions in place for partners of work visa holders, the landscape of New Zealand’s labour market is set to change.
Opinion piece from Aaron Martin
With new restrictions in place for partners of work visa holders, the landscape of New Zealand’s labour market is set to change.
The government has just released the Green List residence policy details, including the fees and criteria in more detail.
The Green List is a new list of 85 occupations that qualify for a fast-track to residence or have access to a work to residence pathway.
Don’t underestimate the employer accreditation declaration requirements.
From July 2022, any business wishing to hire an employee who needs a work visa needs to be accredited first.
The Government has announced a new immigration reset designed to rebalance the immigration system and make it easier for the skilled migrants we need to get a fast track to residency.
In mid-2022, INZ will introduce new labour market test rules for migrant workers. New changes to this process may reduce delays in the short term, but it’s employers who will bear the brunt of responsibility.
A recent government announcement has outlined new changes to streamline the Accredited Employer Work Visa, including new dates for implementation.
From mid-2022, a new three-stage application process for work visas will be introduced. This will affect employers, who will need to become familiar with the new rules and become accredited before borders open to skilled migrants.
In mid-2022, INZ will introduce new labour market test rules for migrant workers. This will affect employers, who will need to become familiar with the new rules before borders open to skilled migrants next year.
Immigration New Zealand claims the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme is going to solve all our skills and infrastructure problems, but lawyer Aaron Martin is sceptical – and you should be too.