SM4.1 Aim and intent

1. Principal applicants under the Skilled Migrant Category are required to meet a minimum standard of English to enable successful settlement and skilled employment in New Zealand.
2. Non-principal applicants (partners and dependent children aged 16 and older who are included in a Skilled Migrant Category application) are required to meet a minimum standard of English or to pre-purchase ESOL tuition, to enable successful settlement in New Zealand.

Effective 28/08/2017