U6.20 Variations to work permits and visitors' permits to allow study (22/05/2006)

1. Holders of work or visitors' permits must apply for a variation of conditions to their current permit if:
   1. they wish to undertake a course of study longer than 3 months; and
   2. it is inappropriate for some other reason to apply for a student permit.
2. Immigration officers with Schedule 3 delegations and above may grant a variation of conditions current for the length of the course, provided that they sight evidence that the applicant has:
   1. an offer of a place at an educational institution, and
   2. paid the course fees or is exempt from having to pay them.
3. Holders of visitor permits issued under the special category V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand may only be granted a variation of conditions for part time study.

Effective 22/05/2006