In April, the government of New Zealand will implement further changes coming into effect regarding work rights for people on interim visas while they are awaiting the outcome of an AEWV application.
This includes:
- allowing AEWV applicants to have interim work rights if they apply while holding any type of work visa or from a student visa that permits work during term time, and
- enabling time spent on an interim visa that allows work, to be considered when calculating a migrant’s total continuous stay under the AEWV, as well as for gaining work experience needed for work-to-residence pathways.
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