R&R Immigration

01/07/2024

📢 Important Immigration Updates! 📢
We want to inform you about recent changes to New Zealand immigration instructions that came into effect on 26 June 2024. Here's what you need to know:

📝 English Language Tests
Clarification: English language tests cannot be taken remotely outside of a test centre, including ‘at home’ tests offered by some test providers.
New Score: An additional score of ‘C+’ has been introduced for the Occupational English Test (OET), which did not exist when INZ first began recognising this test.
💼 Work to Residence Instructions
Wording Change: A minor change has been made to remove an inconsistency regarding when work experience can be claimed for occupations that have been removed, or may be removed in future, from the Green List, Care Workforce sector, and Transport sector lists.
Experience Claim: Work experience can now be claimed from when a person’s employment in an acceptable role began, as long as the occupation was included on the relevant list at some point during the 24-month work experience period.
📅 Holidays Act Reference
Clarification: A minor change has been made to clarify a reference to section 16 of the Holidays Act 2003.
Stay informed and make sure you are up-to-date with these important changes to ensure a smooth immigration process.

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08/04/2024

🎯 What's Changing for Employers?
Employers, get ready for these updates:

✅ Stringent Accreditation Requirements: More requirements at the accreditation and Job Check stages.
✅ Enhanced Employment Engagement: Increased engagement with Work and Income for job vacancies.
✅ Revoked Accreditation: Grounds for suspending accreditation are expanded.

08/04/2024

🚀 Attention Employers and Visa Applicants! 🚀

🌏 Immigration Changes: Stay Informed and Prepared! 🌏

The Government is rolling out significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), and it's essential to understand how these updates could impact you.

08/04/2024

🚚 Work to Residence Changes for Bus and Truck Drivers 🚚
If you're a bus or truck driver planning to apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) on or after April 7, 2024, take note: you won't be eligible to apply for a Transport Work to Residence visa anymore. However, if you already hold an AEWV or have applied for one (and are later approved), you're still eligible!

08/04/2024

What's Changing for AEWV Holders?
If you currently hold an AEWV or are planning to apply for one, here's what you need to know:

✅ Changes to Stay Duration: Your stay duration in New Zealand might be affected.
✅ Revised Eligibility Criteria: New requirements for work experience, qualifications, and English proficiency.
✅ Shorter Visa Length: For specific roles, the maximum visa length is reduced to 2 years.
✅ Accreditation Obligations: Employers have new obligations to meet during the accreditation process.

08/04/2024

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/accredited-employer-work-visa

On 27 November 2023 the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) changed to include a maximum continuous stay and a longer visa length.

08/04/2024

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/changes-to-the-accredited-employer-work-visa-aewv?utm_source=Immigration%20New%20Zealand&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=C0256_AEWVSPAEmployers_AEWVChange_7Apr24&utm_content=Changes%20to%20the%20Accredited%20Employer%20Work%20Visa%20%28AEWV%29%20%7C%20Immigration%20New%20Zealand

The Government is making changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa. Find out what these changes mean for employers and visa applicants.