Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Who it’s for

Workers with an offer from an accredited employer.

Key requirements

• Job offer from an accredited employer with an approved job check
• Skills and experience for the role
• Health and character

Step by step

1. 1
   Employer completes the job check

   Including any labour market test.
2. 2
   Apply for the AEWV

   Using the job token from your employer.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

• Valid passport
  Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
• Job offer or employment contract
  Signed offer showing role, salary, hours and start date.
• CV / résumé
  Up-to-date, with dates in month/year and no unexplained gaps.
• Degree certificates and transcripts
  All post-secondary qualifications, with certified translations if not in English/French.
• Employment reference letters
  On letterhead: job title, duties, hours per week, salary and dates, signed by a manager or HR.
• Police clearance certificates
  From every country where you lived 6+ months (12+ for Australia) since age 18.
• Immigration medical exam
  With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
• Government fees paid
  Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.