Prompt-style answer · NZ
What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa and how does it connect to residency?
The AEWV requires a sponsored, full-time role with an Immigration New Zealand-accredited employer. It's the stage that actually builds toward residency — the qualifying work experience and points from your AEWV period feed directly into a Skilled Migrant Category application.
Key points
- Only employers with Immigration New Zealand accreditation can sponsor an AEWV.
- Role must be full-time — at least 30 hours per week.
- 2 years of skilled AEWV work experience plus 6 points opens a Skilled Migrant Category EOI.
- Confirming employer accreditation before applying saves significant wasted time.
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