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11am-12pm
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A skilled workforce is the beating heart of every business, and in a dynamic job market, it’s vital to keep up with immigration law.

Are you across accreditation? Skilled up on skilled migrant visas? Stay ahead of the latest accreditation and immigration requirements by attending this webinar, presented by leading immigration lawyers Nicola Tiffen and Nicky Robertson from Duncan Cotterill Law Firm.

Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme have now come into force. This webinar will cover everything you need to know about the AEWV scheme in practice, from navigating applications to the latest law changes – and pitfalls to avoid.

Don’t miss this chance to ask the experts about how you and your business can access the skills you need.

TOPICS:

Actionable steps for a successful Accreditation Renewal Application:

  • Documents to accompany application.
  • Who needs to complete employer and employee modules?
  • Timing of application submission to INZ
  • Obligations for an employer during the new accreditation period

Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas:

  • Duration of AEWV
  • Advertising requirements for ANZSCO skill level 4 and 5 occupations
  • Importance of selection of correct ANZSCO code
  • When is an English language test required?
  • Which AEWV holders can support their partners’ work visa applications?

Common mishaps and how to avoid or manage them:

  • Failing to advise of change in Key Persons
  • Not checking applicants experience and qualifications.
  • Not checking applicants’ documents demonstrating they are suitably qualified
  • Using the wrong employment agreement
  • Miscalculating the hourly rate

Skilled Migrant and Residence Visa Applications:

  • SMC and the points
  • Calculating remuneration
  • When does the work experience start to count?
  • What happens with maternity leave?
  • Work to Residence
  • Professional registrations
  • When work experience counts
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