In September 2019, the Government announced temporary work visa to replace six temporary work visa types with one new employer-assisted work visa in 2021. This six visas that will be replaced by the employer-assisted work visa are:

• Essential Skills Work Visa
• Essential Skills Work Visa — approved in principle
• Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa
• Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa
• Silver Fern Job Search Visa (closed 7 October 2019)
• Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa

The employer-assisted work visa will be introduced after mid-2021.

The new criteria and process is expected to be confirmed in early 2021.

The new employer-led process to support a migrant for an employer-assisted work visa will involve 3 steps via a new online application platform

• Employer check, where all employers will be required to meet an accreditation level based on how many visa holders they support
• Job check, where we will check the conditions of the job and any labour market test requirements are met
• Migrant worker check, where the migrant worker applies for the visa once a job is approved

We will keep updating you as more information becomes available.

Kind regards,

Yana Gild | Director

Licensed Immigration Adviser 201500855