Latest Immigration Changes unpacked
INZ Policy Update 2025 In December 2024, INZ announced changes to the AEWV scheme to make it more flexible to the needs of businesses in certain sectors and regions.
Christmas Closedown
It's almost a wrap! The Saunders Immigration team's last official day in the office for 2024 is this Friday, 20 December so best get any last minute queries to us now! We will then be off for the holidays and…
AEWV reform coming in 2025
INZ today confirmed the 2025 will kick off with a host of reforms to the Accredited Employer work visa scheme.
Keeping your Employer Accreditation valid
Letting your company’s accreditation expire may have negative impacts for your business and any work visa holders you currently employ.
Minimum skills requirement exempted for some sectors
From 8 September 2024, an exemption to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) minimum skills requirement is available for some roles.
New assessment process for overseas nurses seeking to work in New Zealand
The Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) has overhauled its competence assessment process for internationally qualified nurses, effective from 4 December 2023.