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Study to Work Category checklist

Following these steps will help you prepare and submit your application. You need to include the documents and information stated in the application form and its guide. For more detail, follow the application steps.

Applicants with a job offer
Task Completed

I’ve got a Work Visa Application (INZ 1015) PDF [182KB] to complete my application on, and the Work Visa Guide (INZ 1016) PDF [216KB]

Yes/No

I have an appropriate offer of employment or letter of acceptance

Yes/No

I have evidence that I have completed a qualification in New Zealand that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category or evidence that I have completed a course in New Zealand that has a minimum completion time of three years

Yes/No

I’m applying no later than three months after the end date of my Student Visa for that course or qualification, or I am the holder of a Graduate Job Search Work Visa.

Yes/No

I have other evidence (if required)

Yes/No

I have included my passport and a recent passport-size photograph

Yes/No

I’ve included the appropriate medical and police certificates, if required

Yes/No

I have included the application fee

Yes/No

I have signed the form

Yes/No

If I have used an agent or consultant, they have signed the form.

Yes/No

 

Applicants without a job offer (Graduate Job Search Work Visa)
Task Completed

I’ve got a Work Visa Application (INZ 1015) PDF [182KB] to complete my application on, and the Work Visa Guide (INZ 1016) PDF [216KB]

Yes/No

I have evidence that I have completed a qualification that would quality for points under the Skilled Migrant Category for Residence

Yes/No

I am applying no later than three months after the end date of my Student Visa for my qualification

Yes/No

I have evidence that I have a minimum of $2,100 in funds available to maintain myself

Yes/No

I have other evidence (if required)

Yes/No

I have included my passport and a recent passport-size photograph

Yes/No

I’ve included the appropriate medical and police certificates, if required

Yes/No

I have included the application fee 

Yes/No

I have signed the form

Yes/No

If I have used an agent or consultant, they have signed the form.

Yes/No

 

More about applying for a visa

For more information about getting your documents together, how long the application process might take, and what you can expect from us, see the more about applying for a visa section.


Page Last Updated: 29 Nov 2010
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