X6.20 Evidence satisfying special provisions (26/07/1999)

X6.20.1 Evidence of New Zealand spouse or partner's support

Evidence of a New Zealand spouse or partner's support of an applicant for an RRV may include:

1. a letter stating support for the application, and
2. any additional evidence requested by the NZIS, including that obtained by interview.

X6.20.5 Evidence of relationship to New Zealand citizen or to resident seconded overseas

Evidence of the relationship of an applicant for an RRV to a New Zealand citizen or to a New Zealand resident seconded overseas is:

1. for spouses, an original or certified copy of a marriage certificate and sufficient documents such as those specified in Family Category policy (F2.5.15) to establish that the relationship is ongoing; or
2. for de facto partners, sufficient documents such as those specified in Family Category policy (F3.5.10) to establish that the relationship is ongoing; or
3. for children of spouses or partners of New Zealand citizens, birth certificates or adoption orders or in the case of customary adoption evidence which satisfies a visa or immigration officer that customary adoption has taken place; or
4. any additional evidence requested by the NZIS, including that obtained by interview.

X6.20.10 Evidence of secondment overseas

Evidence of secondment overseas is:

1. An original or certified copy of a letter from the employer:
   1. stating the terms and duration of the secondment, and
   2. confirming that the applicant is still considered to be a New Zealand resident; and
2. any additional evidence requested by the NZIS, including that obtained by interview.

Effective 26/07/99