SM20.15 Grant of residence following deferral (17/12/2003)

1. If a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that a principal applicant has become established in ongoing skilled employment for a period of at least three months during the two-year 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.
2. If, on the expiry of the two year deferral period, a principal applicant has not provided evidence that satisfies a visa or immigration officer that they have become established in ongoing 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.

Effective 17/12/2003