WR6.5 Conditions and duration of the work visa (to 21/11/2006)

Note: These instructions in this section cease to be effective from 21 November 2016.

1. Work visas granted under these instructions will allow work for any employer in New Zealand.
2. Applicants under WR6.1 may be granted a further visa for a maximum period of three months from the date of expiry of their current SMC Work to Residence visa.

Note: Applicants who obtain an offer of skilled employment after their original SMC deferral period has ended, will not be approved residence based on their original SMC application (refer SM21.15b). To pursue residence under the SMC, after the original deferral period has ended, a new Expression of Interest must be submitted.

Effective 25/08/2014