RW4.5 Evidential requirements

Applications for residence under the Residence policy for holders of work permits granted under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy must include:

1. Evidence that the applicant has been employed in New Zealand for a period of at least 24 months in an occupation that was listed on the Long Term Skill Shortage List at the time their visa and permit were issued and granted under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy; and
2. Evidence of employment that meets the requirements set out at RW4 (c) and RW4.1, and
3. Evidence that the applicant holds full or provisional registration, if full or provisional registration is required to practice in the occupation in which they have employment.

Effective 02/07/2009