How AEWV applications are allocated<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>When an application is allocated, it is assigned to an immigration officer for assessment. INZ adopts a flexible approach to allocating AEWV applications across its three processing gateways, focusing on efficiency while safeguarding quality decision-making. The current strategy involves grouping similar applications and assigning them to dedicated teams for more streamlined processing.<\/p>
This approach allows for the prioritization of applications that are fully complete, enabling INZ to make visa decisions more swiftly across the AEWV gateways.<\/p>
The AEWV process has three critical steps<\/strong><\/span><\/p>Employer Accreditation: <\/strong>employers must first apply for accreditation, which confirms they meet New Zealand\u2019s employment standards and are capable of supporting migrant workers.<\/li>Job Check: <\/strong>accredited employers must then apply for a job check to verify that no New Zealanders are available for the role. If approved, the employer can offer the position to a migrant worker.<\/li>AEWV Application:<\/strong> once the job check is passed, the migrant can apply for an AEWV. This application includes verification steps to ensure the role and employer meet the criteria.<\/li><\/ol> Weekly allocation priorities <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>For the week of October 14, INZ has introduced specific allocation priorities for AEWV processing. These priorities are reviewed and updated weekly to ensure the most time-sensitive applications are handled appropriately. The current focus includes:<\/p>
Employer Accreditation<\/strong>: Priority is being given to employer accreditation applications where the employer’s interim accreditation is set to expire within six weeks.<\/li>Job Check<\/strong>: Priority is being given to Job Check applications for:Green List roles<\/li> ANZSCO skill level 1 roles<\/li> ANZSCO skill level 2 roles in the hospitality sector<\/li><\/ul><\/li> Accredited Employer Work Visa<\/strong>: Priority is being given to:Work visa applications where the employer’s accreditation is due to expire before the end of October<\/li> Visa holders currently in New Zealand who are on an interim visa without work rights and are transitioning from a visa with open work rights.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>It\u2019s important to note that while these applications may be allocated first, this does not necessarily guarantee they will be processed in the same order. The quality and completeness<\/strong> of an application remain significant factors in determining how long it will take to process each case.<\/p> Ensuring faster processing: key recommendations<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>To help expedite the processing of AEWV applications, INZ recommends the following steps for employers and advisers:<\/p>
Submit complete applications<\/strong>: ensure all necessary evidence and documentation are included when submitting employer accreditation, Job Check, or AEWV applications. Incomplete applications contribute to delays and may take longer to process.<\/li>Understand advertising requirements<\/strong>: when applying for a Job Check, employers must ensure that their job advertisements comply with INZ’s requirements. Providing the correct evidence upfront will speed up the approval process.<\/li>Check accreditation validity<\/strong>: employers should regularly check the status of their accreditation, ensuring it remains valid throughout the AEWV application process. Employers with expired or soon-to-expire accreditations must renew them promptly to avoid application delays.<\/li><\/ol>Statistics as of 23 September 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>127,228 AEWV applications approved since the scheme began.<\/li> 29,540 accredited employers.<\/li> 83,894 AEWV holders.<\/li><\/ul> Post-Accreditation Checks, employers should expect ongoing compliance checks, with 16% of accredited employers reviewed annually. Random and targeted checks ensure employers meet their AEWV obligations, with penalties for non-compliance.<\/p>
For more details on AEWV applications and employer responsibilities, please contact Arno Nothnagel, Director of New Zealand Immigration, at arno.nothnagel@ absoluteimmigration.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Immigration New Zealand is making changes to improve wait times across the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":53852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[512,26,396,265,519],"class_list":["post-53851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-zealand","tag-accredited-employers","tag-aewv","tag-immigration-new-zealand","tag-migrant-workers","tag-visa-processing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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