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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
 |  SM20.1 Aim and intent To be granted residence under the Skilled Migrant Category, applicants must demonstrate that they have the ability to successfully settle in and contribute to New Zealand.The aim of assessing ability to settle and contribute is to ensure that the Skilled Migrant Category maximises the contribution that migrants make to New Zealand.
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