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AEWV support

Accredited Employer Work Visa support, end to end

The AEWV connects an accredited employer, a checked role and a worker’s application. We support employers and migrant workers across all three stages — including renewals and changes — and help keep the parts aligned.

The shape of it

For employers and for workers

The AEWV has an employer side and a worker side. They need to fit together.

Because we support both, we can help an employer with accreditation and the Job Check, help a worker with their application, or coordinate the whole process so the stages line up. Requirements can change and depend on circumstances, so an adviser will assess the relevant facts.

The three stages

How the AEWV comes together

Employer stage

The business becomes accredited to hire migrant workers on the AEWV.

Job Check stage

The specific role is checked, often including advertising considerations.

Worker application stage

The migrant worker applies for the checked role and provides their evidence.

Along the way

Changing employers, conditions and renewals

Changing employers

Moving to a new accredited employer can affect an AEWV and may require steps to be taken.

Changing conditions

Changes to the role, location or conditions may need to be addressed.

Renewals

Renewing an AEWV is best planned ahead, with timing and evidence considered early.

Who does what

Employer versus applicant responsibilities

The AEWV has two sides. This is a simple split of the typical responsibilities.

StageEmployerWorker (applicant)
AccreditationHold and maintain accreditationConfirm the employer is accredited
Job CheckPrepare the role and advertising recordsProvide accurate personal and work details
Worker applicationProvide role and employment informationSupply identity, health and character evidence
After grantMeet employer obligationsMeet visa conditions
At a glance

The AEWV at a glance

1

Accreditation

Employer is accredited.

2

Job Check

Role is checked.

3

Worker visa

Worker applies and, if granted, works in the role.

For many workers, the AEWV is a step toward residence. Read about residence visa pathways →

Common concerns

Common AEWV concerns

Aligning the stages

You want the employer, role and worker steps to fit together cleanly.

Changing employers

A worker wants to move to a new employer and is unsure how it affects their visa.

Renewal timing

A renewal is approaching and you want to plan it well.

Evidence

You are unsure what the worker needs to provide.

Coordination

Employer and worker want one adviser to keep things organised.

Residence ahead

You want to understand how the AEWV may connect to residence.

Questions

AEWV FAQ

It is often possible, but it can affect the visa and may require steps. We can explain what may be involved.

Yes. We can help one side or coordinate both, so the stages line up.

Earlier is generally better, so timing and evidence can be considered before the visa expires.

For some people it can be a step toward residence. We can explain how it may connect — see our residence page.

No. Outcomes cannot be guaranteed and requirements can change. We focus on careful preparation across all stages.

Next step

Get AEWV support

Whether you are an employer, a worker, or both, we will help you understand the AEWV and keep the stages aligned.

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