Pathways· 5 min read·New Zealand
New Zealand AEWV vs Australia 189: which gives you a faster shot at PR?
Side-by-side analysis of the two Oceania routes most Nigerian engineers consider.
AEWV gives you on-the-ground work in 4-8 weeks; 189 gives you direct PR but takes 12-18 months. For under-35s with a job offer in hand, AEWV → Skilled Migrant Category is now faster than the 189 queue.
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