Employer accreditation: Reusing a job check token

Can I reuse a job check token? Usually, a job token can only be used to apply for one Accredited Employer Work visa (AEWV). However, there are some situations where it can be reused if it is still within the 6 months of validity of the job check. Situations when a job check token may be reused A job token can be reused if: The employer notifies Immigration New Zealand that the offer of employment has been withdrawn before the …

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New Zealand Working Holiday visa changes for UK travellers

UK Working holiday changes New Zealand and the United Kingdom have a reciprocal agreement to allow young workers to come and experience a new country under a Working Holiday Visa (WHV). This agreement is changing on 1st July 2023. What are the key changes for UK travelers? From 1st July 2023: The age eligibility is extended by 5 years. The WHV will now be open to UK travellers aged 18-35 years. You must apply before you turn 36. The duration …

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Changes for partners of temporary work visa holders

Immigration New Zealand reviewing their previous announcement After initially planning on stripping work rights from partners of temporary work visa holders from December 2022, then  deciding to postpone the decision by a few months, Immigration New Zealand has eventually made a call on what the partners work visa changes would be. What are the changes? Currently, partners of temporary work visa holders may apply for an open work visa allowing them to work for any employer, in any occupation, in …

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Capped Working Holiday Schemes reopening

Working Holiday visa categories reopen Immigration New Zealand has now confirmed the 2023 reopening dates for certain capped Working Holiday visa categories. What is a capped scheme? Due to bilateral agreements with New Zealand, certain countries have unlimited visa availability under the Working Holiday scheme, while others have a quota per year. Each scheme (by country) opens at a certain date and remains open until the quota is filled. What are the changes? INZ is currently updating the Spain and …

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Parent Resident Visa expression of interest (EOI) selection process

Parent Category reopening As announced in October 2022, the parent residence category is reopening. The new process includes updated requirements and a dual Expression Of Interest (EOI) selection. Sponsor eligibility Residence status This category requires the applicant(s) to be sponsored by the New Zealand child(ren), who must be citizens or residents for at least 3 years. Sponsors can be: an adult New Zealand citizen or resident child a NZ adult child and their partner, or a NZ adult child and …

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APRIL 2023 SEMINARS: MEET US IN PERSON!

Working and Living in New Zealand Come and join us to hear us speak about working and living in New Zealand. Upcoming seminars and events! Come and meet us in person this April! Our partner recruiters at Accent Health Recruitment will discuss the following: Job opportunities and recruitment advice Relocation Advice Housing Advice Information on schooling New Zealand Shores immigration consultants will provide Immigration advice New Zealand Accredited Employer Work visa Skilled Migrant residence category and Green List occupations (Straight to …

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Partners of Critical workers get work rights

CPVV partners can now work. The Government has decided to grant work rights to partners of critical workers. Who is eligible The new visa conditions will apply if: you hold a Critical Purpose Visitor Visa and; your are the partner of a critical worker and’ you are included in their 2021 Resident visa application and; you have not applied for a subsequent work visa Validity The work rights will be valid for the duration on the Critical Purpose Visitor Visa. …

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AEWV Employer accreditation extensions

AEWV Employer accreditation In May 2022, the Government announced that any employer seeking to support a migrant for a work visa will have to be accredited, under the Accredited Employer Work visa scheme. How long is employer accreditation valid? Initial employer accreditation under all tiers (standard, high volume, labour hire, franchisees), is valid for 12 months. Under standard and high volume immigration employer accreditation renewals are valid for 24 months. More about accreditation Automated extensions The Government has announced that …

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Major change in immigration settings add occupations to Green list

The Government has announced a major change in current immigration policy that will open doors to thousands of prospective migrants. What are the changes The changes will take place from 15 December 2022 through to March 2023 and span across several aspects of immigration policy Occupations added to the Green list Changes to tier 1, Straight-to-residence From 15 December 2022, Registered nurses, Midwives, and Specialist doctors not already on the Green List will be moved to tier 1, which means …

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Variations of conditions now available for AEWV

Over 5 months after the launch of the Accredited Employer Work visa category, Immigration New Zealand has finally ported the Variation of Conditions process over to this new visa category. What is a Variation of Conditions? A Variation of Conditions –typically referred to as a VOC- is an application to update a specific part of an approved visa, following a change of circumstances. It avoids having to apply for a whole new visa and is typically faster to process. You …

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