X3.5 How an application must be lodged

Immigration Regulations 1999 reg 5

1. Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner.
2. The prescribed manner is the manner that meets the mandatory requirements laid down for RRV applications in the Immigration Regulations 1999.
3. Applications that are not lodged in the prescribed manner will not be considered to be made.
4. While under no obligation to do so, the NZIS may, at its discretion hold applications that are not lodged in the prescribed manner for a period of time until any outstanding requirements are met (see R2.50).

Effective 26/07/1999