{"id":54586,"date":"2025-04-03T15:59:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T04:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=54586"},"modified":"2025-04-03T16:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:16:04","slug":"new-work-rights-on-interim-visas-for-aewv-applicants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/new-work-rights-on-interim-visas-for-aewv-applicants\/","title":{"rendered":"New work rights on Interim Visas for AEWV applicants\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54586\" class=\"elementor elementor-54586\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e26c462 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e26c462\" 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-afa09d7\" data-id=\"afa09d7\" 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-c096cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c096cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0881fec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0881fec\" 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\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Work rights introduced for Interim Visa holders<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Starting 8 April 2025, changes to New Zealand\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/media-centre\/news-notifications\/changes-to-interim-visas?utm_source=Immigration%20New%20Zealand&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=C0279_Advisor_InterimVisaChanges&amp;utm_content=-%20cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interim Visa rules<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will provide more Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants with the ability to work while their application is under assessment. This update aims to ease transitions for workers and employers, reducing employment disruptions and speeding up workforce entry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Who is eligible?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To qualify for this enhanced Interim Visa arrangement, applicants must:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hold either a current work visa or a student visa with permission to work during term time; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have submitted an AEWV application; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be issued an Interim Visa on or after 8 April 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Start working before AEWV approval<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The updated Interim Visa will permit applicants to begin working for the accredited employer and in the specific role listed in their AEWV application. This means applicants no longer need to wait for full AEWV approval to commence employment, if granted an Interim Visa, they can move into their job more quickly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Check your work rights letter, not VisaView<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interim Visas are generally granted automatically to eligible applicants. However, conditions tied to the Interim Visa, such as work rights are not displayed in <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/our-online-systems\/visaview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VisaView<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">,<\/span><\/span> the online system for employers to check if a person is allowed to work in New Zealand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s crucial for advisors and employers to check the visa letter issued with the Interim Visa to confirm whether work is permitted. Applicants can use this letter to verify their work conditions with their employer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Work experience counts toward residence<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For those planning to apply for a Work to Residence Visa in the future, any time spent working under these Interim Visa conditions will count toward their required New Zealand work experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Interim Visa time counts toward AEWV stay cap and supports smoother transitions<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AEWV holders whose visa has expired and are on an Interim Visa will have this time counted toward the maximum allowable stay under the AEWV programme. However, if the applicant held a different visa before moving onto the Interim Visa, the AEWV time cap will begin only once the new AEWV is granted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These changes provide greater certainty for both applicants and employers and help streamline employment transitions during the visa process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><b>Need support with AEWV or Interim Visas?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Absolute Immigration NZ can help you or your organisation navigate these updates and ensure your workforce remains compliant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\">Get in touch at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW184337776 BCX8\" style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"mailto:aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW184337776 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\"> for tailored advice and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\">assistance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184337776 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184337776 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8763309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8763309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/\">.<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\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>Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library Work rights introduced for Interim Visa holders\u00a0 Starting 8 April 2025, changes to New Zealand\u2019s Interim Visa rules will provide more Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants with the ability to work while their application is under assessment. 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