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If you wish to hire an AEWV-holding migrant worker who has already been employed by another employer here in New Zealand, there are steps required before you can hire them. To stay on the right side of the law, the AEWV holder’s visa conditions need to be updated to include (among other things) you as their employer. If you’re interested in hiring someone from overseas who is in New Zealand on a work visa, talk to us! We can help keep you and your new employee legally compliant. Find out more, or get support:

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀! If you employ migrant workers, you've likely noticed significant changes recently. Immigration New Zealand has rolled out new regulations affecting both work visa applicants and employers. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 (𝗔𝗘𝗪𝗩): 🟢 New minimum skills thresholds 🟢 Maximum continuous stay of 5 years for non-residence pathways 🟢 Adjustments to visa lengths 🟢 English language requirements for low-skilled roles (level 4 and 5) 🟢 AEWV holders can no longer support visa applications for partners and dependents These regulatory changes can greatly impact your operations and staffing strategies. 📅 Join us for a FREE webinar! Experts Tanya and Cameron Gray will guide you through the importance of adapting your staffing strategy to address workforce gaps caused by these new immigration regulations. 👉 Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay informed and prepared! #NewZealand #MigrantWorkers #ImmigrationChanges #AEWV #WorkforceStrategy Joanna Marie Caraig Yazmin Ng

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱? Employers: We’ve noticed some movement now that business in NZ is in the recovery phase! If, like many other employers, you’re considering hiring a migrant worker who is already here in New Zealand, you absolutely can - but there are a few obligations you’ll need to fulfil to make sure you remain compliant with Immigration NZ. Those include: ✅ Having a valid Employer Accreditation ✅ Having a current Job Check for the position being offered Need a hand? Get in touch, we’ll help you get sorted and keep you compliant! Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/geUft-B6 #AEWV #MigrantWorkers #ImmigrationSupport #EmployerAccreditation Tanya Gray Cameron Gray

In the wake of INZ announcing increased visa charges from October 1, many of you may be looking at getting your applications in asap. But our Licensed Immigration Advisors want to remind everyone that it’s really important to 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in case you make a mistake or miss something. That’s because Immigration NZ will not refund charges for an incomplete or incorrect application, and if declined for those reasons, you will need to reapply and pay the fees again – of course, that’s not ideal if your goal was to avoid paying the higher fees! You can get expert guidance and support for preparing and submitting your application from one of our friendly Licensed Immigration Advisors. Get in touch to find out how we can help 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzY4Fpmd #ImmigrationNZ #VisaCharges #VisaApplications #LicensedImmigrationAdvisors #ImmigrationAdvice #VisaSupport #ApplicationTips #AvoidRushing #ExpertGuidance #Migration #NewZealandImmigration #VisaProcess #ApplicationMistakes #AvoidMistakes #GetHelp #VisaAide Cameron Gray Tanya Gray Joanna Marie Caraig Yazmin Ng

After months of updates from Immigration NZ, more changes to the NZ visa process are underway. This time it’s an increase in visa charges. You can read more about the changes in our latest article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsMgSeiD Some of the charges will more than double, so between now and October 1 there may be an influx of applications. A reminder to do your applications carefully, ensure they’re correct and complete as INZ does not offer refunds for declined applications. If you need support to ensure you get the best possible chance of having your application accepted, get in touch – our Licenced Immigration Advisers are here to help. #NewZealandVisa #VisaChanges #ImmigrationUpdates #LicencedImmigrationAdvisers #VisaApplications #INZChanges #MigrationMatters #VisaAdvice #ImmigrationNZ Tanya Gray Cameron Gray Joanna Marie Caraig Yazmin Ng

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰   Some fees are doubling, and some are more than doubling.     For example, on 1 October the following application charges will increase:    ➡️ AEWV: from $750 to $1540  ➡️ Fee-paying Student Visa: from $375 to $750  ➡️ Skilled Residence: from $4290 to $6450  ➡️ Partnership Residence: from $2750 to $5360    You can see the full changes here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxFcta6W   For applicants, this could result in an increase in visa application volume before the changes come into effect.     It also highlights the importance of getting your application right the first time, because INZ does not offer refunds for incorrect or incomplete applications.     If you have concerns and want a Licensed Immigration Adviser by your side to navigate your application, get in touch.     We’ll continue to provide updates as they come.  #VisaIncrease #ImmigrationNews #VisaApplication #FeeIncrease #NewZealand #AEWV #StudentVisa #SkilledResidence #PartnershipResidence #ImmigrationAdviser #ApplicationTips #StayInformed #ImmigrationChanges #VisaFees #INZ #ImmigrationUpdates #VisaAdvice Tanya Gray Cameron Gray Joanna Marie Caraig Yazmin Ng

Welcome Stephanie Feret to the VisaAide team! We're thrilled to have Stephanie on board as a Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser, bringing 22+ years of experience and a passion for delivering exceptional service. She's a specialist in student, partnership, and family visas and has worked with top organisations including the NZ Embassy and Immigration NZ. Let's give her a warm welcome! 👏🤗

🚨 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗘𝗪𝗩 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Effective June 26, 2024, changes have been implemented to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. AEWV holders in certain roles at ANZSCO levels 4 and 5 without a pathway to residency can no longer sponsor their family members' visa applications. This may impact your plans to bring your loved ones to New Zealand. Changes can be tricky to navigate, but if this change impacts you, there are options. Contact us to explore alternative options or for further information. 🔒 Read our latest blog to learn more about this update: https://lnkd.in/gNtEx7DV #ImmigrationNZ #AEWVUpdate #NewZealandVisaChanges

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