RW1 Objective (29/11/2010)

The objective of the Residence from Work Category is to enable the grant of residence class visas to people whose talents are needed by New Zealand employers, people with exceptional talent in a field of art, culture or sport and people working in areas of identified absolute occupational shortage in New Zealand.

Note: Where these instructions refer to holding a visa, this includes holding a permit granted under the Immigration Act 1987.

Effective 29/11/2010