L5.55 Requirements for lodging a direct application for...

L5.55 Requirements for lodging a direct application for a further limited purpose permit if express purpose has not been achieved

L5.55.1 Mandatory requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 34B(1)(b)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 15

For the purposes of limited purpose permit policy, mandatory requirements mean that applications by a person who is already in New Zealand must be made on the application form Application For Visiting New Zealand, or Application For Study In New Zealand, or Application to Work in New Zealand for a Recognised Seasonal Employer (depending on the nature of the express purpose), which must be completed in full and submitted to an immigration officer at an NZIS office in New Zealand, together with:

1. the applicant's valid passport or travel document; or if this is unavailable, evidence of the applicant's current permit; and
2. the appropriate fee (if any); and
3. evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand or evidence of sponsorship; and
4. travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements; and
5. evidence or information of the nature, duration, and timing of the express purpose for which the original permit was granted, and of why that purpose has not been achieved in the time allowed; and
6. such information and evidence as is required by the approved application form to be tendered in order to demonstrate that the applicant fits the category or categories of Government immigration policy under which the application is being put forward; and
7. any other information, evidence and submissions the applicant considers show that further time is required, and its duration, to achieve the express purpose for which the limited purpose permit was originally granted.

L5.55.5 Additional requirements

Immigration Act 1987 s 34B(1)(b)
Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 15

Before determining the application, the immigration officer processing it may require the applicant:

1. to produce any other photographs, documents and information the officer thinks necessary; or
2. in the case of an application for a limited purpose permit for the purpose of study, to undergo any medical examination that the officer may require; or
3. to appear for an interview.

Effective 26/11/2007