WD2 Graduate job search work visa/permit (04/07/2005)

1. People who have:
   1. successfully completed in New Zealand a qualification that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category (see SM14); and
   2. apply for a work visa/permit no later than 3 months after the end date of their student permit for that qualification,

   may be granted a work visa/permit for a maximum of 6 months.

2. Evidence of an offer of employment is not required.
3. Applicants must provide:
   1. a completed work application form and fee; and
   2. evidence that they have completed a qualification in New Zealand that would qualify for points under Skilled Migrant Category (see SM14); and
   3. evidence that they have a minimum of $2,100 in funds available to maintain themselves during their 6 month stay in New Zealand (travellers' cheques or bank documents in the applicant’s name are acceptable); and
   4. evidence that the work visa/permit application is being made no later than 3 months after the end date of their student permit for that qualification.
4. Any work visas/permits issued or granted under this policy, may be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer.

Note: If the holder of a graduate job search work permit applies for a further work permit under WD1, the applicant is not required to provide a separate fee.

Effective 04/07/2005