Chapter 01
Three-check AEWV process
INZ checks the employer (accreditation), the job (median wage + labour market test) and the migrant (skills, English, health, character).
Updated for 2026 policy
🇳🇿 Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Employer-sponsored work visa with PR pathway
The AEWV is New Zealand's primary skilled work visa. It requires a job offer from an INZ-accredited employer paying at least the median wage, with a 3-year visa duration and a clear residence pathway for Green List Tier 2 occupations.
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Timeline
20-60 working days per AEWV stage.
Investment
Professional fees ₹85,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
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Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for AEWV / Work to Residence?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Job offer from an INZ-accredited employer
- Salary at or above NZ median wage
- Meet the skills or experience requirements of the role
- IELTS 4.0-6.5 depending on role level
- Health and character clearance
Total timeline
20-60 working days per AEWV stage.
Investment
Professional fees ₹85,000+. Government fees NZD 750 for AEWV.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
Immigration New Zealand · Green List reviewed 2026
Is your occupation on the New Zealand shortage list?
AEWV / Work to Residence selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Green List (Tier 1 & Tier 2) and Sector Agreements with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.
The process
How we file your AEWV / Work to Residence
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
- 01
Step 1 of 5
Employer accreditation check
Confirm the sponsoring employer holds valid AEWV accreditation.
- 02
Step 2 of 5
Job check
Employer completes Job Check with median-wage and labour market test evidence.
- 03
Step 3 of 5
Migrant visa application
You file the AEWV visa application with your evidence bundle.
- 04
Step 4 of 5
Grant
3-year AEWV granted.
- 05
Step 5 of 5
Residence pathway
After 2 years on AEWV in a Tier 2 Green List role, apply for Work to Residence PR.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
18 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- AEWV job offer + IEA
- Employer accreditation confirmation
- IELTS score
- Skills evidence for role
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FAQs
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) — Common questions
Can I change employer on an AEWV?
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Yes — a new AEWV must be granted for the new employer, but you can change roles within the same employer under variation conditions.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
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Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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