From AEWV to Skilled Migrant: residence 19 months after arriving
- Visa
- Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
- Time taken
- 3 months after lodging
- Approved
- Jul 2026
AEWV lodged November 2024 and approved in December; residence preparation began September 2025, lodged April 2026, approved July 2026.
Timeline:
November 2024: AEWV lodged (qualification pathway)
December 2024: work visa approved; arrived in New Zealand and met the licensed adviser to plan residence
September 2025: started preparing the Skilled Migrant application
April 2026: residence application lodged
July 2026: resident visa approved
Next stop: permanent residence.
Adviser on this case
Evelyn Ding
Licensed Immigration Advisor
IAA licence 202100576
Evelyn Ding possesses an in-depth command of New Zealand immigration legislation and policy nuances. Highly efficiency-driven and results-oriented, she streamlines the application process to help individuals, families, and employers achieve their goals smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
Focus: Skilled Migrant/
