{"id":37304,"date":"2024-06-28T16:07:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T10:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelobiz.com\/?p=37304"},"modified":"2024-06-28T16:07:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T10:37:57","slug":"new-zealand-modifies-accredited-employer-work-visa-rules-key-changes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelobiz.com\/new-zealand-modifies-accredited-employer-work-visa-rules-key-changes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Modifies Accredited Employer Work Visa Rules: Key Changes Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A recent policy change by the New Zealand government affects the ability of certain Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)<\/a> holders to sponsor their partners and dependent children for visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This change aligns with the broader reforms implemented in the AEWV scheme earlier this year. The aim is to streamline visa processes and ensure sponsors meet specific criteria aligned with New Zealand’s immigration and economic priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re an AEWV holder or planning to apply, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AEWV Holders in Lower-Skilled Roles Face New Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starting from June 26, 2024, individuals holding an AEWV in roles classified under Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) levels 4 and 5 without a pathway to residency will be unable to support work, visitor, or student visa applications for their partners and dependent children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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