Simple mistakes wipe out immigration visas

Simple mistakes wipe out immigration visas
Having their visa application rejected could be devastating for new migrants. (Image: Getty)
Michelle Urquhart
Work visa applications are being declined because of simple mistakes.As employers struggled to find staff, work visa rules and Immigration New Zealand’s new Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme (AEWV) were meant to smooth the way.However, the road paved with good intentions has been rocky.Applications for accreditation and job checks have been left stagnating online in Immigration NZ's new automated system.And, despite the government department’s best efforts, employers have failed to fully understand the changes.The online appl...

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