On June 26, 2024, New Zealand revised its visa regulations, affecting certain foreign workers and their families.
The changes aim to streamline the visa process and align it with economic and immigration priorities.
The main change is that holders of Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5 without a residency pathway can no longer sponsor partners or dependent children for work, visitor, or student visas.
However, partners and dependents can still apply for their own visas if eligible.
Ongoing visa applications will be assessed under the old regulations.
On June 26, 2024, New Zealand revised its visa regulations, affecting certain foreign workers and their families. The changes aim to streamline the visa process and align it with economic and immigration priorities. The main change is that holders of Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5 without a residency pathway can no longer sponsor partners or dependent children for work, visitor, or student visas. However, partners and dependents can still apply for their own visas if eligible. Ongoing visa applications will be assessed under the old regulations.
