The island nation of New Zealand has changed the visa rules to meet the labour related demands in the country. According to the information, the changes in the visa rules will directly benefit the migrants looking for jobs. Know what impact it will have on Indian migrants?
New Zealand has recently made important changes in the visa rules. According to the information, the New Zealand government has reduced the work experience requirement for immigrants from three years to two years. With this decision, capable workers will be able to easily get employment in New Zealand and they will also be able to fulfill the necessary qualifications for their posts. At the same time, the new rules are also expected to help Indian immigrants looking for job opportunities in New Zealand.
Efforts to simplify immigration pathways
Let us tell you that, amid the persistent shortage in the labor market, New Zealand has made significant changes to its visa and employment requirements to streamline immigration processes. These changes aim to simplify immigration pathways with work experience criteria, salary adjustments and adjustments in visa duration for both employees and employers. The country has also introduced two new pathways for seasonal workers to stay in New Zealand – a three-year multiple-entry visa for experienced seasonal workers and a seven-month single-entry visa for low-skilled workers. These pathways have been created to meet seasonal labor needs.
New Zealand government made these important changes
In addition, the New Zealand government has removed the average salary criteria for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) and Specific Purpose Work Visas (SPWV). Under the new rules, although employers are obliged to post job opportunities and pay salaries according to the market rate for the role and location, they no longer need to meet the predetermined salary criteria. This gives employers freedom while maintaining the same employee remuneration.
AEWV holders must earn NZ$55,844 per year
For migrants wishing to bring their children to New Zealand, AEWV holders must now earn at least NZ$55,844 per year. This minimum threshold, which has not been changed since 2019, is intended to ensure that migrant families can sustain themselves financially while in the country. In addition, New Zealand has extended the two-year visa period to three years for jobs that fall under the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification Occupations skill level 4 or 5. Existing workers in these jobs with two-year visas who meet the requirements can ask for a one-year extension.
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