Accredited Employer Work Visas allow for visa holders to bring family to visit or live with them in NZ

Immigration NZ have certain criteria that determine what types of visas family would be eligible – general visitor visa, partner based visitor visa or partner based work visa.

The determination will depend on the principal’s visa as well as ability to prove genuine and stable relationship and living together. Its definitely a process that should be done with the guidance of a FRENZ Licensed Immigration Adviser who have the experience and processes to call on.

Immigration NZ have new ways that migrants can become eligible for resident visa application which is very important since they also announced that Accredited Employer Work Visas would allow for 5 years in NZ then require a one year departure from NZ

Eligibility is gained either through:

1. Experience: 3 years of dairy farm work (as acceptable by and provable to INZ)
2. Qualification: INZ assessed and accepted degree (INZ are still working on acceptable qualification)

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3. Having the Title of a Herd Manager, Assistant Farm Manager or Farm Manager for:
   • 2+ years in this role which starts counting from October 2021 AND
   • with Job tasks as defined by INZ for that title

Your eligibility to submit a Residence application depends on your personal situation and is guided by INZ’s array of rules and definitions.  This is the very important 1st step in securing residence. To avoid risk of delays or declines by relying on guesswork and rumours, we advise that you do a formal assessment with a FRENZ Licensed immigration Adviser, who will apply their experience and expertise to:

• review your personal and professional situation in detail to ensure that all options are explored
• give you a clear and accurate understanding your current eligibility
• recommend a pathway for future if you’re not currently eligible
• do a follow up session with you to go through the assessment to discuss your options, answer your questions and address your concerns.