VisaAide

03/03/2025

🌟 "They were incredibly helpful, fast, and made the whole visa process so much easier for me. What could have been a stressful experience turned out to be surprisingly seamless, thanks to their expertise and support. Thank you! 😊" – Happy client on their Australian 461 visa journey!

Ready to start your own visa experience?

Learn more about the Subclass 461 visa here: https://visaaide.co.nz/subclass-461-visa/

02/03/2025

More changes are coming to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme in 2025, and they could impact your visa status, work rights, and family.



From 10 March, new rules will apply to AEWV holders, including:



A higher income threshold to support dependent children

Job reclassifications that may affect visa applications

Work rights for some interim visa holders



If you’re a migrant worker or visa applicant, these updates could change your options. We’ve broken it all down in our latest blog.


📖 Read more here: https://visaaide.co.nz/aewv-updates-2025-family-skill-work-rights/


Need expert guidance? Book a consultation with VisaAide to understand how these changes affect you.

27/02/2025

🚨 Big AEWV changes are coming on 10 March

The New Zealand Government is making major updates to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme—including removing median wage requirements, reducing work experience criteria, and extending visa durations for lower-skilled roles.

If you hold an AEWV, are applying for one, or employ migrant workers, these changes could affect you. We've broken down everything you need to know in our latest blog.

📖 Read now: https://visaaide.co.nz/aewv-changes-march-2025/

Need help understanding how these updates impact your visa or work situation? Get in touch with us.

Major AEWV changes take effect from 10 March 2025, including wage rules, visa durations, and work experience requirements. Find out how they affect you.

07/02/2025

There's so much to celebrate at People Inc this week! 🎉 It's Yazmin’s 1-Year work anniversary 🎉

She's not a fan of all the attention - sorry Yaz but we refuse to let this milestone go unacknowledged! We’re thrilled to celebrate your 1-year anniversary with People Inc! 🥳

As a provisional Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser, Yazmin has been a guiding light for so many businesses and individuals navigating the complexities of NZ’s immigration system. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care make all the difference for our clients, ensuring they receive the best advice and support when it matters most.

Clients love her, and so do we 💙

Yazmin, we’re so grateful to have you on our team us and can’t wait to see all you achieve in the years ahead!

👏🎊

13/01/2025

We’re back and ready to help with your visa journey!

Happy New Year from all of us at VisaAide! 🥂
We hope you’ve had a fantastic start to 2025.

Our offices are officially open, and we’re ready to support you with every step of your visa journey – whether you're planning to move to New Zealand, need help with an Accredited Employer Work Visa, or have questions about your next steps.

This year is full of opportunities, and we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a single one. 🌟

Get in touch for professional support and guidance on your visa journey: https://visaaide.co.nz/immigration-advice-contact/

19/12/2024

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!🎄✨

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and support throughout the year. Whether you're navigating visa applications, planning to hire skilled migrants, or ensuring compliance with immigration policies, it's been our privilege to assist you.

To allow our team to recharge and spend time with loved ones, our office will be closed from 𝟱 𝗣𝗠, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. During this time, we won’t be available to respond to queries, but we’ll get back to you as soon as we reopen.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful start to the New Year. Thank you for being part of our journey this year, and we look forward to supporting you in 2025.

All the best for the season,
The VisaAide Team 🌟

18/12/2024

𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 2025 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀!

You might’ve seen our earlier post about big updates coming to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) next year. Now, we’ve published a detailed breakdown explaining what these changes mean for visa holders and applicants.

Key updates include:

✅ Wage thresholds removed – jobs must offer the market rate
✅ Work experience reduced – from 3 years to 2
✅ Interim Visas introduced – work while your AEWV is processed
✅ Longer visas for low-skilled roles – stay up to 3 years

Want to know how these changes might affect your plans?

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://visaaide.co.nz/aewv-changes-2025/



Got questions? Reach out to our Licensed Immigration Advisers—we’re here to guide you through these changes and help you achieve your goals.

Discover the 2025 AEWV changes rolling out in four stages. Learn how updates like wage thresholds and Job Check reforms impact employers and migrant workers.

17/12/2024

🚨 Changes to New Zealand work visas are coming in 2025! 🚨

Big updates are on the way for the AEWV scheme, including:
✅ Wage thresholds removed – offer market rates
✅ Work experience reduced – from 3 to 2 years
✅ Longer low-skilled visas – from 2 to 3 years

Stay posted! We’ll share a full breakdown soon. If you’re unsure how these changes might affect you, get in touch with us today for personalised advice.

📩 We’re here to help you navigate these updates.

15/12/2024

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀!

Visa policies in New Zealand and Australia are always evolving.
From October to now, there have been several important changes, including:

✅ Increased visa fees and International Visitor Levy
✅ Expanded work rights for AEWV partners
✅ A new three-year visa for partners of NZ citizens
✅ Updates to the post-study work visa
..and more!

Swipe through for highlights of the latest updates that could affect your visa or migration plans.

If you need assistance, don’t wait—our offices will be closed from 20 December to 13 January. Get in touch now to ensure your application is on the right track (and stays that way!).

12/12/2024

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗘𝗪𝗩 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸?

Immigration New Zealand has prioritised certain AEWV applications, including:
✅ Green List roles and skill levels 4 and 5.
✅ Applications linked to employers with soon-to-expire accreditations.
✅ Visa extensions for high-demand roles.

Keep in mind: these priorities 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, so it’s important to submit your application early and ensure it’s complete.

We can help you get it right the first time. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 for personalised assistance.
https://visaaide.co.nz/immigration-advice-contact/

11/12/2024

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

New Zealand’s summer visa season is busy, and incomplete or late visitor visa applications risk delays or declines. To stay on track:

✅ Apply early – allow at least four weeks for processing.
✅ Double-check all documents, including certified English translations.
✅ Confirm your passport is valid for three months beyond your trip.

Feeling stuck? We’re here to help! Contact us for personalised advice to make your application stress-free.
https://visaaide.co.nz/immigration-advice-contact/

05/12/2024

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮

From 12 December 2024, changes to the Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) will give students more flexibility and better align visa eligibility with key job roles.

Key updates include:
✔ Eligibility expanded for students completing a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and transitioning to a master’s degree.
✔ Updates to the list of qualifications eligible for a PSWV, including teaching and engineering.

If you’re studying in New Zealand and plan to work here after graduation, these updates might affect you.

📖 Learn more: https://visaaide.co.nz/changes-to-new-zealands-post-study-work-visa-pswv/

Have questions? Get in touch—we’re here to help! 🌏

From 12 December 2024, New Zealand will implement changes to the post-study work visa. Learn what this means for international students.

04/12/2024

🚨 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 🚨

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand visa will replace the current Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
👉 Specialist skills stream for high earners
👉 Core skills stream tied to the new Core Skills Occupation List
👉 Essential skills stream for critical shortage sectors

If you’re interested in working in Australia, find out how these changes might affect you.

📖 Read more: https://visaaide.co.nz/australias-skills-in-demand-visa-replaces-the-temporary-skills-shortage-visa/

Have questions? Get in touch—our team is here to help! 🌏

On 7 December 2024, Australia will replace the Temporary Skills Shortage visa with the Skills in Demand visa. Learn about its new streams and impacts.

27/11/2024

𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚀



Scaffolding will soon be reclassified as a Level 3 occupation under ANZSCO skill levels—a long-awaited recognition of the skill and expertise involved in the profession. This milestone reflects the tireless advocacy of SARNZ, who have worked hard to advocate for the cause.



𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻? Once officially implemented, this reclassification could lead to opportunities for migrant workers, such as easier visa extensions and potential residency pathways.



Want to know more about how this change could impact your workforce? Get in touch—we’re here to help.

30/10/2024

🚨 Visa Applicants: Immigration NZ is phasing in a new National Occupation List (NOL) to replace ANZSCO, affecting how jobs are classified for visas.

If you're applying for or holding a work visa, this could impact your eligibility! The change will roll out gradually until 2025, so it’s important to stay updated.

🌐 Find out what this means for you: https://visaaide.co.nz/anzsco-replacement-national-occupation-list-2024/

25/10/2024

🌟 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗘𝗪𝗩 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Exciting changes are coming! From December 2, partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa holders in certain roles will be able to apply for open work visas.

This includes more flexibility for partners of workers in higher-skilled jobs (ANZSCO Levels 1-3) and targeted work rights for those in Levels 4-5.

Discover what this means for families and opportunities in New Zealand.

📄 Find out more here: https://visaaide.co.nz/new-open-work-rights-for-partners-of-aewv-holders-effective-2-december-2024/

16/10/2024

𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 – 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱! ⏳

Are you looking to hire migrant workers or support their pathway to residence? Knowing the current visa processing times is crucial for planning ahead and managing expectations.

If you need guidance on securing top talent or retaining your existing migrant workforce, our team of licensed immigration advisers is ready to help. We can help streamline the process for you.
https://visaaide.co.nz/employ-migrants/