The AEWV and ESWV variation of condition policy changes are effective from 5 December 2022.
A Job Change application can be used to vary the employer, occupation and location condition on an AEWV. A single condition or a combination of conditions on a AEWV can be varied. A Job Change application can be submitted via the form here. AEWVs can only be varied to allow holders to work for an accredited employer.
The requirements for a Job Change application are as follows:
AEWVs that are being varied to work in roles that pay below median rate (in effect when a Job Change application is submitted) will only be granted for roles that have exemptions. The validity of the varied visa will be equal to or less than the maximum duration allowed for under renumeration exemption policy. In additional, a Job Change for a role that has a renumeration exemption will not exceed the period allowed for under renumeration exemption policy.
An ESWV can be varied if a new labour market test is completed. A labour market test is required unless:
Significant changes within this policy are that variations will be granted:
The requirements for a Job Change application are as follows:
The Minister of Immigration has announced that proposed changes to the ability of AEWV holders to support partners for Partnership work visas has been delayed until April 2023. Initially it was proposed that from December 2022, AEWV holders would only be able to support a partner for a Partnership work visa if they earned twice the median income or met Green List requirements. These changes have been delayed.
There continues to be a lot of change in the immigration space. The current changes are timely and will assist with variations that may be required to accommodate for promotions and other role changes. The delay of the changes to the partner work visa scheme is a welcome move and will provide certainty and flexibility for migrant families around their ability to work and live in New Zealand.
All information in this update is current as at 5 December 2022.
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