12 Month Stand Down Period Announced for New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa Holders6/21/2023 Effective November 2023, the government will implement a new policy for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), introducing a maximum continuous stay of five years for individuals who do not have a clear pathway to residence. Those who do not meet the educational, qualification, occupation, or wage thresholds required for skilled residence pathways will be required to depart New Zealand for a period of 12 months before being eligible to apply for another AEWV.
The duration of other temporary visas, such as the Post Study Work Visa or Working Holiday Visa, will not contribute towards the five-year maximum continuous stay limit for AEWV holders. In line with this adjustment, the maximum duration of the Accredited Employer Work Visa will be extended from three years to five years, effective from November 2023. This extension will apply to new visa applications, while current visa holders will have the opportunity to apply for an additional visa, allowing them to remain in New Zealand for a total of up to five years (including the time already spent on an AEWV). Please note that this announcement represents the initial information provided by the Minister of Immigration, and further details will be made available in the upcoming months.
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