If your AEWV employer accreditation or job check application is declined
If we decline your Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) employer accreditation or job check application, you may be able to submit a new application or request a reconsideration.
Why we decline AEWV employer accreditation or job check applications
If we decide to decline your application, we send you an email and tell you why.
We may decline your application if:
- it was missing key information, for example key employment information, evidence you advertised the job (unless exempt), or pay details
- you did not meet all the requirements for your application
- your accreditation has been suspended or revoked during the job check application process.
If your application is declined, you can request a reconsideration or submit a new application.
- Only request a reconsideration if you think we have incorrectly assessed your application.
- If you submit a new AEWV employer accreditation or job check application, make sure you meet the requirements.
Request a reconsideration
If you request a reconsideration, we are unlikely to change our decision if your application was declined because:
- it was missing information, or
- you did not meet all the requirements.
We reconsider applications based on the information you provided when you applied. If you provide new information, then you should submit a new application.
When you request a reconsideration, you:
- need to explain what parts of our decision you think were incorrectly assessed and why
- must request it within 14 days of the date your application was declined
- must pay a reconsideration fee when you apply online.
When we have reviewed your reconsideration request, we let you know by email that you can find the decision letter in your Immigration Online account.
The immigration officer who reviews your reconsideration will not be the officer who declined your application.
Request a reconsideration of your employer accreditation application
You can request a reconsideration by logging into your Immigration Online account.
1. Log into Immigration Online using RealMe®.
2. Go to the 'Employ migrants' tab or choose the 'Employ migrants' button.
3. In the 'Manage accreditations' section, choose 'Manage accreditations'.
4. Go to the 'Submitted accreditation applications' section to find your declined application.
5. In the Options drop-down list, choose 'View application' to open the 'Employer accreditation application summary page'.
6. At the top of the page, choose 'Request reconsideration'.
7. Complete and submit the online form. You will need to pay a fee.
8. We process your application — if we need more information, we email you to request it.
9. We email you with our decision.
Paying for AEWV accreditation and job checks
If the 14-day reconsideration period has ended, the 'Request reconsideration' link will not display on the 'Employer accreditation' summary page.
Request a reconsideration of a job check application
1. Log into Immigration Online using RealMe®.
2. Go to the 'Employ migrants' tab or choose the 'Employ migrants' button.
3. In the 'Manage job checks' section, choose 'Manage existing job checks'.
4. Go to the 'Submitted job check applications' section to find your declined application.
5. In the Options drop-down list, choose 'View application' to open the 'Job check application details' page.
6. Choose 'Request reconsideration' to start your application.
7. Complete and submit the online form. You will need to pay a fee.
8. We process your application — if we need more information, we email you to request it.
9. We email you with our decision.
Paying for AEWV accreditation and job checks
If the 14-day reconsideration period has ended, the 'Request reconsideration' link will not display on the 'Job check application details' page.
Apply for a new AEWV employer accreditation or job check
If your application for accreditation or a job check was declined, you can submit a new application if:
- your application was missing information, or
- you did not meet all the requirements for your application.
Use our checklists to make sure you include all the required information with your application. This will help to avoid delays, or your application being declined again.
Applying for or renewing AEWV employer accreditation: employer checklist
Applying for a job check: employer checklist
Help for employers
Our employer helpline is open between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday.
Freephone from New Zealand landlines: 0508 967 569