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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.  On average, Immigration New Zealand has said that most applications are being processed within two weeks. However, there are some common mistakes that they have highlighted for job check applicationsRead more

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. A range of jobs are on the list, including healthRead more

The Job Check has been introduced to ensure that there are no suitable New Zealanders who can do a job before it is offered to a migrant worker. But it comes with a requirement to state the rate of overtime pay and hours guaranteed in the job contract. Although this doesn’t sound unreasonable it isRead more

In this guide, we explain what the accredited employer visa scheme is and answer common questions about the process of becoming accredited. What is the accredited employer visa? From July 2022, any business wishing to hire an employee who needs a work visa needs to be accredited first. Businesses seeking accreditation must demonstrate their ‘trustworthiness’Read more

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. Unfortunately, rather than make it easier for migrants to be eligible, it appears to have been designed to do the exact opposite. The GreenRead more

Step 1: Become an accredited employer From 2021, all employers must become an Accredited Employer before they can hire candidates from overseas. To become accredited, you will need to comply with the following requirements: Sound Financial Position You will need to show revenue, profit and equity levels that can sustain employment and the additional staffRead more

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.

Should you need further assistance, we suggest booking a one-hour discovery session with our principal lawyer Aaron Martin, who will review your case, answer any questions you may have, and advise you on the best course of action. While there is a fee associated with your session, you may find that one hour with AaronRead more

The NZ government announces plans to trial modified isolation instead of MIQ but has yet to say who will pay to quarantine incoming offshore workers. Meanwhile, business and health care continue to suffer…