{"id":54053,"date":"2024-11-20T10:32:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T23:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=54053"},"modified":"2024-11-21T10:44:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:44:56","slug":"new-post-study-work-visa-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/new-post-study-work-visa-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"New Post Study Work Visa Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54053\" class=\"elementor elementor-54053\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ea38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ea38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/premium-photo\/young-african-man-showing-interest-text-book-his-groupmates_17602489.htm#fromView=image_search&#038;page=2&#038;position=32&#038;uuid=676b0325-82e9-4c37-a39a-3b7288ecd164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo credit:@\nfreepik<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immigration New Zealand has implemented significant changes to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/media-centre\/news-notifications\/changes-to-the-post-study-work-visa-pswv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\">Post Study Work Visa (PSWV)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, effective since 18 November 2024. These modifications aim to broaden access for international students, facilitating greater opportunities for post-study employment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Key Changes:<\/b>\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/h4><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eligibility for Consecutive Qualifications:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students who complete a qualification eligible for a PSWV and subsequently pursue a higher-level qualification that does not meet PSWV criteria can still apply for the visa based on their initial qualification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applications must be submitted within 12 months from the expiry date of the student visa associated with the initial qualification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Example:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> A student completes a 30-week Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and immediately progresses to a Master&#8217;s degree without meeting the 30-week study requirement for the Master&#8217;s. They can apply for a PSWV within 12 months of their PGDip student visa&#8217;s expiry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded Qualification List:<br \/><\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The list of qualifications eligible for a PSWV has been updated to align with the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/new-zealand-visas\/preparing-a-visa-application\/working-in-nz\/qualifications-for-work\/green-list-occupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green List<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, encompassing more roles in demand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Notable additions include qualifications for mechanical engineering technicians and primary and intermediate schoolteachers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Implications for International Students:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These adjustments provide students with increased flexibility in planning their educational and career trajectories in New Zealand. The inclusion of additional qualifications expands opportunities for those pursuing careers in critical skill areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Absolute Immigration offers expert guidance to assist applicants in navigating the updated Post Study Work Visa regulations and ensuring compliance. For assistance, contact <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/span>.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1808561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1808561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/\">.<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\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":"<p>New Zealand has expanded the Post Study Work Visa eligibility, adding more Green List qualifications and offering flexibility for students completing consecutive qualifications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":54054,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[53,266,538,283,537],"class_list":["post-54053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-zealand","tag-green-list","tag-immigration-updates","tag-international-students","tag-new-zealand-visas","tag-post-study-work-visa"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54053"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54053\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54060,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54053\/revisions\/54060"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}