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		- This is not current policy - 
		The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.To see the current Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual go to
 www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual
 |  SM4.1 Ability to apply A person may only apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category if: they have been issued with an invitation to apply under the Skilled Migrant Category; andthey apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category within four months of the date of the letter in which that invitation is made; andthat invitation has not been revoked.
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