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AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.
The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.
From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.

The New Zealand Government announces changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa, removing the ability to apply for a second MEPV.

New Zealand has updated its accreditation and Job Check processes to support AEWV holders and employers during company sales and restructurings, reducing transition disruptions.

Visa limits have been revised for the China Special Work Visa. These adjustments align the visa with recent New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement updates.

The ANZSCO is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both Australia and New Zealand.

From 2 December 2024, more partners of migrant workers can get open work rights, allowing them to work for any employer in New Zealand if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Immigration New Zealand is making changes to improve wait times across the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

Accredited employers in New Zealand must notify Immigration NZ if an AEWV holder stops working for them.

Health professionals can now secure nursing jobs in New Zealand by following visa pathways and meeting registration requirements.

Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence visa holders will soon be eligible for longer visa durations, with work and visitor visas extending from 2 to 3 years.

Accredited employers must engage directly with Work and Income for most ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 vacancies, improving the integrity of the Labour Market Test.

Triangular employment must involve only three parties to maintain legal clarity and protect workers in New Zealand’s employment relationships.

The summer months are the busiest time for Immigration New Zealand (INZ), with a surge in visa applications from travellers worldwide.

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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.
The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.
From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
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