
03/04/2025
๐ Great News for AEWV Applicants! ๐
Work Rights Extended for More Interim Visa Holders โ Effective 8 April 2025
Kia ora! From 8 April 2025, if you're applying for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and your current work or student visa (with work rights) expires while your AEWV is being processed, you may be granted an Interim Visa that lets you work in the role and for the accredited employer named in your AEWV application.
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This means:
๐น You can start working sooner, without waiting for the final visa approval
๐น Your Interim Visa will be granted automatically if you're eligible
๐น Your time on the Interim Visa can count towards Work to Residence pathways and AEWV stay limits
๐ Make sure to check the visa letter that comes with the Interim Visaโit confirms the work rights (this info wonโt appear in VisaView). You can use this letter to prove your right to work to your employer.
This change makes it easier and faster for AEWV applicants to transition into employment while waiting for Immigration NZโs decision.
Got questions or need help with your AEWV? Get in touch โ weโre here to support your immigration journey. ๐ณ๐ฟ