Ethnic communities respond to Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme

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Ethnic communities say the proposed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is a positive step but more needs to be done. Immigration minister Erica Stanford announced the changes Sunday, including the introduction of an English-language requirement for migrants applying for low-skilled jobs and a shorter continuous stay. The measures seek to safeguard migrants from exploitation and manage net migration more sustainably, but ethnic communities have mixed feelings. RNZ Asia's Blessen Tom reports.