How to Apply for the AEWV Without an Immigration Adviser
A practical walkthrough of how to navigate the three-gate AEWV system without professional help. Covers employer accreditation, Job Check, and the worker visa application step by step.
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How to Apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa: Processing Times, PPI Letters, and Stand-Down Rules
Step-by-step guide to applying for the New Zealand AEWV in 2026 — what happens after the Job Token, AEWV processing time benchmarks, how PPI letters work, stand-down periods, and variation of conditions.
New Zealand Work Visa from India (and UK): AEWV Pathways for Skilled Professionals
How skilled professionals from India and the UK apply for the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa — Green List occupations, qualification assessment, English requirements, and residency pathways.
New Zealand Work Visa for Nurses: The AEWV and Green List Pathway in 2026
How registered nurses apply for the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa in 2026 — Nursing Council registration, Green List Tier 1 eligibility, wage thresholds, and the residency pathway.
How to Find an Accredited Employer in New Zealand for the AEWV
The most effective strategies for finding a New Zealand accredited employer from overseas — where to search, how to verify accreditation status, the Job Token method, and avoiding job-selling scams.
Best AEWV Guide for First-Time Applicants: Navigating Your First NZ Work Visa
The best AEWV resource for workers applying for their first New Zealand work visa. Addresses information overload, cost sensitivity, and the need for step-by-step guidance through the three-gate system.
Accredited Employer Work Visa New Zealand: How the Three-Step System Works
A complete overview of how the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa works — from employer accreditation through the Job Check to your visa application — with 2026 fee and timeline data.
Skilled Migrant Category New Zealand: Points Calculator, Requirements, and 2026 Pathways
How the New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category works in 2026 — the points system, the two new residence pathways launching in August 2026, and how an AEWV feeds into permanent residence.
New Zealand Green List Occupations 2026: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Explained
The complete guide to New Zealand's Green List occupations in 2026 — which roles qualify for Straight to Residence, which need 24 months work experience, and what wage thresholds apply.
New Zealand Median Wage 2026: What the $35 Threshold Means for Your Work Visa and Residency
How the March 2026 median wage update to NZD $35 per hour affects the AEWV, partner work visa eligibility, Green List residency thresholds, and the Skilled Migrant Category points system.
Alternatives to Paying NZD $3,000–$5,000 for AEWV Immigration Advice
A practical comparison of alternatives to hiring an immigration adviser for the AEWV: the INZ website, Reddit and forums, free checklists, and paid digital guides. What each actually gives you and where each falls short.
Accredited Employer Work Visa Requirements: What Workers and Employers Must Prove
A detailed breakdown of the eligibility requirements for the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa in 2026 — qualifications, work experience, health, character, English, and employer obligations.
AEWV Guide vs. Immigration Adviser: Which Do You Actually Need?
A detailed comparison of the DIY AEWV guide vs. hiring a Licensed Immigration Adviser. Covers cost, coverage, and when each approach is the right call for your situation.
Immigration Adviser Fees NZ: What Licensed Advisers Charge and When You Actually Need One
What New Zealand Licensed Immigration Advisers charge for AEWV, SMC, and Green List applications in 2026 — and an honest look at when professional help is worth the cost versus when a good guide is enough.
AEWV Partner Work Visa: Family Eligibility, Wage Thresholds, and Open Work Rights
How partners and dependent children of AEWV holders can come to New Zealand in 2026 — the wage thresholds that unlock open work rights, restricted work rights, and the March 2026 update.
NZQA Qualification Assessment and International Qualification Assessment NZ: What AEWV Applicants Need to Know
When overseas qualifications need formal assessment for the New Zealand AEWV, how to apply through NZQA and professional bodies, what an IQA involves, and how long the process takes.
AEWV Visa Fee and Full Cost Breakdown: What Workers and Employers Pay in 2026
The complete cost breakdown for the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa in 2026 — government fees, medical costs, police certificates, English tests, and who is legally required to pay what.