by | October 31, 2024 | News
Immigration New Zealand has announced that processing AEWV applications in an efficient and timely manner continues to be a top priority.
INZ are committed to improving visa processing times, as they are aware on the importance of this is to all the customers.
They have been working to improve AEWV processing times, but have mentioned that there is more work to be done. INZ want make sure that they are doing everything they can to be as efficient as possible in their approach to the AEWV.
The current focus is how they can use their people and processes to make efficiencies in the system.
That is why INZ have made some deliberate changes to group applications. They allocate these to a specific team to assess them at the same time – such as where there are large groups of applications from the same sector or location, or the applicants are in similar situations.
Applications that include the required evidence and documentation will be prioritised.
This means more applications across the AEWV process can continue to be assessed, and enables INZ to make more visa decisions.
Applications for the following groups are being allocated to dedicated teams for efficient processing. The groups will be reviewed on a weekly basis.
All other applications will continue to be allocated to teams for processing in date order from oldest to newest.
Even if your application is allocated first it does not necessarily mean it will be decided in that order. The quality and completeness of any application has a direct impact on how long it takes for the application to be decided.
You can check the visa requirements for the AEWV on the AEWV visa information page.
INZ Employer section has information about the requirements to gain accreditation for the AEWV and requirements for Job Checks.
You will need valid accreditation if you want to employ new workers on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), support an AEWV holder to apply to extend the length of their AEWV up to the maximum period allowed or support a migrant worker to apply for a different visa that requires you to be accredited, such as a Work to Residence or Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.
INZ also have provided information on the latest wait times for AEWVs and other AEWV statistics here:
Work visa and employer accreditation wait times
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) key information and statistics