New Zealand has made several important updates by changing its visa rules. The new rules will directly benefit those who want to go there for work. The main objective of the change in rules is to make the immigration process easier for employees and employers (job givers) with adjustments in work experience limits, salary adjustments and visa time limits.

Know what changes have happened

Actually, the New Zealand government has changed the rules of work experience for immigrants. It has now been reduced from three years to two years. It is believed that this step of New Zealand will help capable workers to get employment there easily. The new rules are also expected to help Indian immigrants looking for job opportunities in New Zealand.

New Zealand has also given two new options for seasonal workers to stay in the country. According to the rules, a three-year multi-entry visa is given for experienced seasonal workers and a seven-month single-entry visa is given for low-skilled workers. It is said that these rules have been made keeping in mind the demand for seasonal workers.

Changes in the rules of AEWV and SPWV

At the same time, the New Zealand government has removed the average salary criteria for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV). According to the changes made in the new rules, employers can post job opportunities and offer salary in line with the market rate for that work. Now they will not need to meet the previously set salary criteria.

Let us tell you that if someone is interested in bringing their children to New Zealand, then AEWV holders will now have to earn at least NZ$55,844 per year. The main purpose of this is that migrant families can easily keep themselves financially strong in New Zealand. This minimum limit was not changed since the year 2019.

Changes for skill level 4 or 5 as well

Let us tell you that New Zealand has extended the two-year visa period to three years for jobs falling under skill level 4 or 5 in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. As per the current rules, only two-year visas are available under this facility, however, employees who meet the requirements in these jobs can ask for a one-year extension.

Special changes made for students

The change in visa rules is going to directly benefit those students who wish to pursue higher education in New Zealand. New Zealand has also revised the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV). This will directly benefit the students. Under this, students will be allowed to live and work in the country for three years based on their qualifications. The new New Zealand visa rules will ensure that students who complete a master's degree after a postgraduate diploma do not lose eligibility for a post study work visa.