WR2.15 Support by New Zealand organisation of national repute and sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor

1. Applicants must provide evidence of support by a New Zealand organisation of national repute in their declared field of art, culture or sport, and evidence of sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor, by providing a completed Talent (Art, Culture and Sports) Sponsorship Form (INZ 1091) with their application for a work visa.
2. Completion of the form includes:
   1. a statement of support for the application for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture or Sports) Work; and
   2. the reasons why the organisation considers that the applicant's presence in New Zealand will enhance the quality of New Zealand's accomplishments and participation in the declared field of art, culture or sport; and
   3. a written undertaking of sponsorship from a natural person, organisation, or government agency which is an acceptable sponsor confirming they will meet the obligations specified at E6.15.
3. The form should be accompanied by information, evidence and submissions which demonstrate that the supporting organisation is an organisation of national repute.
4. The form should be accompanied by evidence that the sponsor meets the requirements specified at E6.10.

Note: The sponsor is not required to be the organisation that is supporting the application.

Effective 29/11/2010