Immigration officials in New Zealand have made another
change to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program.
The 90-day trial period for AEWV holders has been dropped as of late October of this
year. Only companies with 19 or fewer employees were eligible to use the trial
period, so the number of AEWV holders affected is likely to be small. The rule
change will not apply to already-approved job check trial periods, or migrants who
already hold, or have applied for, an AEWV.
Potential employers should remove any trial periods from their hiring plans.
Although the New Zealand National Party has indicated it may reinstate the 90-day
trial period for companies of all sizes if it takes power in New Zealand’s national
elections on 14 October.
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a
substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to
note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes.
Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or
company-specific assessments.