New Zealand has implemented new immigration rules, effective from June 26, that restrict certain foreign workers from sponsoring their dependents for work, visitor, or student visas under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme at ANZSCO levels 4 and 5 without a residency pathway. This change aligns with revisions to streamline visa processes while emphasizing economic priorities. However, partners and dependent children can still apply for visas independently if they meet eligibility criteria for other visa categories.
New Zealand Tightens Visa Rules, Limits Sponsorship for Foreign Workers’ Dependents
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