WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/03/2012)

1. Unless WF4.5 applies, partners of:
   1. people granted student visas to study for a level 7 or higher qualifications in an area of absolute skill shortage as specified in the Long Term Skill Shortage List (see Appendix 4); or
   2. people granted student visas to study towards postgraduate qualifications;

   may apply for and be granted a multiple entry work visa under these instructions.

2. Work visas will be granted for the same period as the student visa held by the applicant's partner subject to the generic requirements at E4.5 being met.
3. Any work visas granted under these instructions, may be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer.
4. Applicants must have NZ$4,200 available for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand.
5. Despite (a) (i), a partner of a student will be eligible for a work visa if the student has commenced any qualification as at 24 July 2011 that is in an area of absolute skill shortage as specified in the Long Term Skill Shortage List.

Effective 26/03/2012