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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
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SM17.5 Close family in New Zealand
SM17.5.1 Aim and Intent
The aim of providing bonus points for close family in New Zealand is to recognise that the presence of close family enhances prospects for employability and settlement.
SM17.5.5 Close family in New Zealand
- A qualifies for 10 points for a close family member in New Zealand if that close family member:
- is the adult sibling or adult child, or parent, of a principal applicant, or of the principal applicant's included in the application; and
- is in New Zealand; and
- is a New Zealand or Australian citizen or the holder of a current residence permit that is not subject to requirements under s18A of the Immigration Act 1987.
- In all cases, a visa or immigration officer must be satisfied that New Zealand is the primary place of established residence of the close family member at the time the application under the Skilled Migrant Category is made.
Note: A principal applicant will only qualify for points for a close family member of their partner included in their application, if a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that the principal applicant and their partner have been living together for 12 months or more in a partnership that is genuine and stable (see F2.10.1) and otherwise meets Partnership policy rules (see F2.15).
SM17.5.10 Definition of 'adult sibling’ and 'adult child’
- For the purposes of this policy, 'adult sibling' and 'adult child' mean a sibling or child aged 17 years or older.
- Siblings and children aged 17 to 24 must only be considered 'adult siblings’ or 'adult children’ if they can satisfy an immigration or visa officer that they are not dependent. (See F5.1a)
SM17.5.15 Evidence of relationship to close family member
To obtain points for having a close family member in New Zealand, a principal applicant must provide:
- birth certificates, which establish the relationship of the close family member in New Zealand to the principal applicant or their partner included in the application, or
- evidence of adoption (see R3) which establishes the relationship of the close family member in New Zealand to the principal applicant or their partner included in the application.
SM17.5.20 Evidence that New Zealand is the primary place of established residence
Where required by a visa or immigration officer, applicants must provide evidence that New Zealand is the close family member's primary place of established residence. Evidence may include but is not limited to an original or certified copy of one of the following:
- correspondence addressed to the close family member
- employment records
- records of benefit payments from the Ministry of Social Development
- banking records
- rates demands
- Inland Revenue Department records
- mortgage documents
- tenancy and utility supply agreements
- documents showing that the close family member's household effects have been moved to New Zealand.
Effective 13/12/2004
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