W3.150 Special work permits for victims of domestic violence (04/12/2000)

W3.150.1 Who is eligible for a special work permit

People in New Zealand who:

1. 1. have lodged an application for residence under the spouse or de facto partner policy of the Family Category and whose spouse or partner has withdrawn their support for that application; or
   2. have entered New Zealand on a visa issued under V3.35 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of marriage; or
   3. can demonstrate to the satisfaction of an immigration officer that they otherwise entered New Zealand for the purpose of marriage to a New Zealand citizen or resident; and
2. whose relationship with the New Zealand citizen or resident has ended due to domestic violence by that New Zealand citizen or resident; and
3. who for social and/or cultural reasons would be prevented from reintegrating with their family or social group in their home country; and
4. who show a need to work in order to support themselves;

   may be granted work permits valid until 30 September 2001.

W3.150.5 Making an application

1. Applications must be made in the prescribed manner (see E4.55); but an appropriately delegated immigration officer may waive:
   1. the application fee, and
   2. the requirement to produce evidence of funds or sponsorship, and
   3. the requirement to produce evidence of travel tickets or onward travel arrangements, and
   4. the requirement to produce a job offer.
2. Any work permits granted under this provision may be endorsed with conditions that allow work for any employer.

W3.150.10 Evidence of domestic violence

Evidence of domestic violence may include:

1. 1. a relevant conviction of the New Zealand citizen or resident spouse or de facto partner or intended spouse or de facto partner of a domestic violence offence against the principal applicant or a dependent child of the principal applicant; or
   2. a temporary or final protection order in favour of the principal applicant granted against the relevant intended spouse or de facto partner under the Domestic Violence Act 1995; or
   3. a complaint of domestic violence accepted and investigated by the New Zealand Police; and
2. referral to the New Zealand Immigration Service by a Refuge Organisation that is a member of the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges Inc.

Effective 04/12/2000