Accepted exploitation report
Confirm the current rule, then prepare evidence that is specific, consistent and easy for a decision-maker to follow.
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WORK VISAS · REVIEWED 19 AUGUST 2026
Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa
A protective temporary work route for eligible migrant workers after an accepted exploitation report.
WHO THIS ROUTE MAY SUIT
Begin with fit—not a checklist.
Eligible migrant workers whose report and immigration status meet the current protection criteria. This page is an orientation, not personalised immigration advice. Requirements, fees, processing times and visa conditions can change.
THREE EARLY CHECKS
What usually needs careful attention
Current visa and employment circumstances
Confirm the current rule, then prepare evidence that is specific, consistent and easy for a decision-maker to follow.
Safety, lawful status and next steps
Confirm the current rule, then prepare evidence that is specific, consistent and easy for a decision-maker to follow.
PARTNERS & CHILDREN
Plan the family pathway at the beginning.
This is not a refugee or protection-status service. Sorena’s ability to accept a matter must be confirmed before engagement.
Do not wait until the principal application is ready before checking family eligibility, evidence, timing, school arrangements and funds. The strongest plan treats the family as one connected journey while keeping each visa application legally separate.
Explore family and visitor routes →WHAT SORENA CAN DO
Organise the case. Keep professional responsibility clear.
- Route assessmentIdentify whether this category is relevant before collecting the wrong evidence.
- Evidence planningBuild a case-specific document plan instead of relying on a generic internet checklist.
- Professional reviewWhere regulated immigration advice is required, the work is handled by an appropriately licensed New Zealand professional.
- Connected follow-throughCoordinate study, employer or family steps in the Sorena journey without storing sensitive immigration documents on the public site.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa
Who is the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa for?+
Eligible migrant workers whose report and immigration status meet the current protection criteria.
What should I check before considering the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa?+
Start with accepted exploitation report, current visa and employment circumstances, and safety, lawful status and next steps. The full legal requirements must be checked against the current Immigration New Zealand instructions.
Can my family come with me on the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa?+
This is not a refugee or protection-status service. Sorena’s ability to accept a matter must be confirmed before engagement.
Does Sorena Visa guarantee approval of a Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa?+
No. Sorena Visa cannot guarantee any immigration decision. Immigration New Zealand decides applications under the rules and evidence that apply at the time.
PRIMARY SOURCE
Check the rule where the rule lives.
Our editorial team last reviewed this guide on 19 August 2026. Immigration New Zealand remains the source of truth for current eligibility, conditions, fees and processing information.
PERSONAL ASSESSMENT
Your circumstances decide the route.
Tell us your goal, history and family situation. We will identify the right next professional step.
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