SM20.15 Grant of residence following deferral

1. Where a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that a principal applicant has obtained an offer of skilled employment in New Zealand, during the deferral period, the principal applicant will be assessed as having demonstrated an ability to settle in and contribute to New Zealand and will have their application for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category approved, and
   1. a residence permit subject to the requirements set out at SM4.30, will be granted if the principal applicant has been working in that skilled employment for less than three months, or
   2. a residence permit not subject to requirements will be granted if the principal applicant has been working in their skilled employment for three months or more.
2. If, on the expiry of the deferral period (see SM20.10(c)), a principal applicant has not provided evidence that satisfies a visa or immigration officer that they have obtained an offer of skilled employment in New Zealand, the principal applicant will be assessed as not having demonstrated that they can realise their potential to successfully settle in and contribute to New Zealand and the application for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category will be declined.

Note:
~ Applicants who made an application under the Skilled Migrant Category before 21 December 2005 are subject to SM20.15 in effect on the date their application was made.
~ Applicants who made an application under the Skilled Migrant Category on or after 21 December 2005 and before 10 April 2007 are subject to SM20.15 in effect on the date their application was made.

Effective 10/04/2007