Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) — Adviser Support in Auckland
The AEWV is a three-part system: the employer must be accredited, the role must pass a Job Check, and the migrant must qualify for the visa. A problem at any stage stops all three.
We work on both sides of it. For migrants, that means the visa application itself — evidencing that your experience and qualifications match the role, that the wage meets the applicable threshold, and that the job you've been offered is what the paperwork says it is. For employers, it means accreditation, Job Checks, and the obligations that follow.
The most common difficulty we see isn't eligibility. It's a mismatch between how a role is described on paper and what the person actually does. Immigration New Zealand has been active on role inflation, and a job title that doesn't match its duties is now among the most likely reasons for a decline.
We can help whether you're applying for the first time, changing employer, approaching your maximum continuous stay, or trying to work out how your AEWV connects to a residence pathway.
Situations we often help with
- Your first AEWV application, from overseas or within New Zealand
- Changing employer, or a change to your job, hours or pay
- Approaching your maximum continuous stay and planning what comes next
- Losing your job, or your employer losing its accreditation
- Including your partner and children in your plans
- Planning the move from an AEWV to residence
Questions clients often ask
Can I change employer on an AEWV?
Yes, but not freely. Your AEWV is tied to your employer and role, so the new employer generally needs to be accredited and to have an approved Job Check, and you need the right visa in place before you start the new job. Starting work for a new employer first can put you in breach of your visa conditions.
What happens if I lose my job?
Your visa doesn't end immediately, but because it's tied to your employer, your options and timeframe depend on your situation. Act quickly. Our guide on losing your job on an AEWV explains the first steps.
How long can I stay on an AEWV?
The AEWV has a maximum continuous stay, after which you generally need to spend time outside New Zealand before you can apply again. Our guide to the AEWV maximum continuous stay explains how it's counted.
Book a 30-minute consultation ($99 incl. GST where applicable, credited to your professional fee if you engage us within 3 months) or call +64 9 213 1677.
Working with us
Here's what to expect when you engage us.
How it works
- Initial consultation. We talk through your situation, your goals and anything in your history that Immigration New Zealand will want to know about.
- Case analysis and quote. We assess your options against current Immigration New Zealand rules and give you a written quote.
- Service agreement. We agree the scope of work and our fees with you in writing before any work starts, as the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct requires.
- Document checklist. You receive a checklist tailored to your application, so you know exactly what to gather.
- Preparing your application. We prepare your application and any supporting submissions, and check every document before anything goes to Immigration New Zealand.
- Submission with your approval. Nothing is lodged until you have reviewed and approved the final application.
- Through to a decision. We handle all contact with Immigration New Zealand on your behalf until a decision is made.
Fees
Our initial consultation is 30 minutes for $99 (incl. GST where applicable), invoiced afterwards and credited to your professional fee if you engage us within 3 months. Every case is different, so we quote after the initial consultation, once we understand your situation. Your quote, and exactly what it covers, is confirmed in your written service agreement before any work begins.
Timelines
We can usually meet you the same day or the next day, or at another time that suits you. Once your application is lodged, the processing time is set by Immigration New Zealand and varies by visa type. INZ publishes its current processing times here: How long it takes to process an application (Immigration New Zealand).
Your adviser
Your application is handled by Ishvinder Singh, Licensed Immigration Adviser (IAA licence 201401130).
Our results
You can see examples of our published ministerial and appeal outcomes on our homepage.