R5.60 Date of final decision

1. The date of final decision on an application that is declined is the date when the letter advising that the application has been declined, is posted.
2. The date of final decision on an application that is approved is the date of issue of the residence visa (if the principal applicant is overseas) or the date of the grant of the residence permit (if the principal applicant is in New Zealand).

Effective 26/07/1999