WJ3.1 Significant non-compliance of Approval in Principle conditions

1. Where an audit identifies significant non-compliance with the conditions listed under WJ3 by the New Zealand employer or individuals associated with them (such as manning agents), the following process will occur:
   1. INZ will suspend the processing of any existing requests for AIP and any work visa applications related to an existing AIP immediately.
   2. The non-compliant company will be advised in writing of the suspension and sent a report detailing the non-compliance, and will be given 30 days to remedy the non-compliance.

      Note: the suspension does not apply to onshore based employees of the non-compliant company.

   3. Resolution (or satisfactory progress towards resolution) of the non-compliance to the satisfaction of INZ within the 30 day period will see the suspension lifted and processing of requests for AIPs and related work visa applications will resume.
   4. A follow up audit will be conducted three to six months later to assess the effectiveness of the remediation undertaken. If the remediation is deemed inadequate or ineffective, the suspension can be re-imposed.
   5. If INZ is not satisfied that the significant non-compliance has been addressed or satisfactory progress has been made towards resolution within the 30 day period, the suspension of AIP and related work visa processing will continue (until resolution occurs).
   6. Failure to address or make satisfactory progress towards resolving the non-compliance may result in current AIPs being rescinded, current work visa holders becoming liable for deportation, and any future AIP requests being declined.

Effective 08/05/2017