RW7.15 Evidential requirements (30/07/2012)

Applications under these instructions must include evidence:

1. that the applicant has been undertaking religious work in New Zealand for a period of at least three years; and
2. of work that meets the requirements set out at RW7.5.1; and
3. of sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor (see RW7.10); and
4. of at least five years of religious training and/or religious work experience relevant to the religious work the applicant is being sponsored to undertake, that may include, but is not limited to:
   1. testimonials;
   2. certificates of ordination;
   3. curriculum vitae;
   4. documentation demonstrating relevant work experience; or
   5. a verified copy of an awarding certificate for a relevant qualification.

Effective 30/07/2012