Highlights: New Zealand announces new rules for Accredited Employer Worker Visa!
- The New Zealand Government has implemented some changes to attract highly skilled immigrants where there is a skill shortage.
- The Accredited Employer Worker Visa changes give access to New Zealand workers' local labor market.
- The changes include minimum skills criteria, English language requirements, and separating the franchisee accreditation category.
- The changes aim to refine the immigration system, talent attraction, sustainable funding, and improved risk management.
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New Zealand's immigration policies to rebuild the economy
Erica Stanford, New Zealand Immigration Minister, has made a few changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa to attract skilled migrants worldwide. The new changes help to prioritize local workers and associate them with economic needs. Erica Stanford said, “The New Zealand Government is concentrated more on bringing new highly skilled immigrants, where there is a skill shortage.”
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Key changes made for Accredited Employer Worker Visa
- English language requirements have been introduced for immigrants applying for low-skilled roles at levels 4 and 5.
- A minimum work experience criteria and skills were introduced.
- Employers willing to fill Levels 4 and 5 positions must be involved in work and income before migrant approvals.
- The maximum continuous stay for low-skilled roles will be reduced from 5 to 3 years.
- The franchisee license category will also be separated, and businesses must follow high-volume, standard, or triangular employment accreditation processes to hire overseas workers.
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Benefits of modified changes
The benefits of new steps taken for an Accredited Employer Worker Visa are listed below:
- These new changes improve the immigration system
- Attract new talents
- Net migration management
- Sustainable funding
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