RW2 Residence policy for holders of...

RW2 Residence policy for holders of work permits granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy

See RW2 Effective 15/11/2004
See RW2 Effective 01/04/2004
See RW2 Effective 29/04/2002

Holders of permits or visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy may be granted a residence permit where:

1. they have held a work visa or permit granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy for a period of at least 24 months; and
2. during the currency of that visa and permit they have been employed in New Zealand throughout a period of 24 months:
   1. by any accredited employer*; or
   2. by an employer(s) who is not an accredited employer* provided, during the period of that employment the conditions of the applicant's visa and permit were varied to allow them to work for that employer(s) (see WR1.5(d) (ii); and
3. they have employment in New Zealand with a minimum base salary of;
   1. NZ$45,000 per annum if the associated Work to Residence permit or visa application (WR1) was made before 30 July 2007; or
   2. NZ$50,000 per annum if the associated Work to Residence permit or visa application (WR1) was made on or after 30 July 2007; and
4. they hold full or provisional registration, if full or provisional registration is required to practice in the occupation in which they are employed; and
5. they meet health and character requirements (see R4.1 and R4.5).

Note: Applicants under this policy must be in New Zealand at the time they lodge their application for residence.
Note: Where an employee is to work more than 40 hours per week, the minimum base salary must be calculated on the basis of 40 hours work per week.

Effective 30/07/2007