Immigration New Zealand have announced that more Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applicants can receive Interim Visas that allow them to work in New Zealand if their visa expires while INZ are assessing their application.
To be eligible, the applicant must hold either a work visa or a student visa that allows them to work during term time, have applied for an AEWV and receive their Interim Visa on or after 8 April, 2025. Their Interim Visa will allow them to work for the accredited employer and the job specified in their AEWV application, enabling them to move into their job more quickly.
Interim Visas are usually granted automatically to eligible customers. If a migrant receives an Interim Visa, they can show employers their visa letter, which will say whether they can work and what conditions apply.
Please note:
- Interim Visa conditions are not shown when checking a migrant’s work rights using VisaView.
- If the applicant intends to apply for a Work to Residence Visa, time spent working on the Interim Visa can count towards their New Zealand work experience requirements.