Visa Vista

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 seminar, presented by leading immigration lawyers Nicola Tiffen and Nicky Robertson.

Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme have now come into force. This session 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.

This event on 19 August is presented in partnership with law firm Duncan Cotterill, experts in immigration law.

Don’t miss this chance to talk to 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.

About the speakers:

Nicola Tiffen
Nicola is a specialist immigration lawyer with over 20 years of experience and leads Duncan Cotterill’s national immigration team across their five offices. She provides practical guidance to employers, business owners, and HR professionals to support their migrant employees, enable businesses to obtain immigration accreditation and to manage their migrant workforce.

Nicky Robertson
Nicky is a specialist immigration lawyer with over 14 years’ experience. From initial eligibility assessments, employer accreditation and visa applications, right through to confirmed residency and citizenship, Nicky gives tailored advice at every step of the process. She is also able to provide professional assistance with complex immigration issues.