The New Zealand Authorities is implementing modifications to the Migrant Exploitation Safety Work Visa (MEPV).
Efficient from October 31, 2024, candidates will not be eligible for a second MEPV. Nonetheless, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will think about any second MEPV functions submitted by October 30, 2024. People whose first MEPV expires on or earlier than November 30, 2024, can apply for a second MEPV earlier than October 30, if they want.
Moreover, starting October 31, the definition of migrant exploitation will likely be revised to extra successfully handle dangerous and exploitative actions. Employment New Zealand will exclude the next from being labeled as migrant exploitation when reviewing experiences:
- Lawful termination of employment and redundancies
- Non-payment of ultimate wages resulting from firm liquidation
- Conditions missing a real employment relationship, reminiscent of actions not carried out by or on behalf of an employer of the migrant employee
Migrants with authentic experiences of exploitation can nonetheless request an MEPV for as much as six months, permitting them to exit exploitative circumstances and stay legally in New Zealand whereas in search of new employment. If they can not discover appropriate work, INZ encourages them to make use of this era to plan their return residence.
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