SM5.1 Aim and intent

1. Principal applicants* under the Skilled Migrant Category are required to meet a minimum standard of English to enable successful settlement and skilled employment in New Zealand.
2. Non-principal applicants (partners* and dependent children aged 16 and older who are included in Skilled Migrant Category applications) are required to meet a minimum standard of English or to pre-purchase ESOL training, to enable successful settlement in New Zealand.

Effective 17/12/2003