F6.10 Evidence

Immigration Act 1987 s 13B(3)(e)
Immigration Regulations 1999 regs 4(1)(e) and (h), 4(2)(a) and (b), 10(1)(e) and (i), 10(2)(a) and (b)

The items listed in F6.10.1 to F6.10.25 below are examples of relevant evidence: other documents may also be relevant.

F6.10.1 Evidence of relationship to sponsor

1. Evidence of siblings' or adult children's relationship to their sponsor is original or certified copies of:
   1. birth certificates establishing the relationship of the sponsor to the principal applicant, or
   2. household registration documents, if these establish the relationship of the sponsor to the principal applicant, or
   3. evidence of adoption (see R3), which establishes the relationship of the sponsor to the principal applicant.
2. Other evidence establishing the relationship of the sponsor to the principal applicant may also be provided.

F6.10.5 Evidence of sponsorship

Evidence is a Sponsorship Form for Residence in New Zealand which:

1. confirms that the sponsor is:
   1. in New Zealand, and
   2. is a New Zealand or Australian citizen or the holder of a current residence permit that is not subject to requirements under s18A of the Immigration Act 1987, and
   3. has been a New Zealand or Australian citizen and/or the holder of a residence permit or a returning resident's visa for at least three years immediately preceding the date the application under Sibling and adult child policy is made, and
2. that in each of the three 12 month portions within that three year period, has spent a total of 184 days or more in New Zealand; and
3. contains the undertakings required (see F6.30).

F6.10.10 Evidence of immigration status of sponsors

1. Evidence that sponsors are New Zealand citizens may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a valid New Zealand passport, or
   • a Certificate of New Zealand Citizenship, or
   • a recent official statement of citizenship from the Department of Internal Affairs, or
   • a New Zealand birth certificate.
2. Evidence that sponsors are New Zealand residents may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a current New Zealand residence permit or returning resident's visa in their passport or travel document, or
   • a valid Australian passport.

F6.10.15 Evidence of time spent in New Zealand as a citizen and/or holder of a residence permit

1. Sponsors should provide current and previous passports as evidence of time spent in New Zealand as a citizen and/or holder of a residence permit.
2. Other evidence of time spent in New Zealand may also be provided by an applicant or sought by the NZIS.
3. When determining the amount of time spent in New Zealand, NZIS will also refer to NZIS records of sponsors' entry to and exit from New Zealand.

   Note: Periods during which a residence permit has been held are calculated inclusive of both arrival and departure dates.

F6.10.20 Evidence of being 'lawfully and permanently' in a country

1. Evidence that a person is lawfully and permanently in a country may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a passport or passport pages showing identity and residence permit
   • letters or other documents showing that permanent residence in another country has been granted
   • a passport or passport pages showing identity and nationality
   • naturalisation or citizenship certificates.
2. If family members do not need permits to live in their country of residence (eg, European Community nationals living in other European Community countries), principal applicants must provide original or certified copies of:
   • registration cards or certificates from the local police or municipal authority, or
   • confirmation of the family member's or children's residence status from an authoritative source such as a municipal, judicial, police or government authority.
3. Evidence must also be provided of actual residence in the country. Evidence may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • correspondence addressed to the applicant
   • employment references
   • rates demands
   • income tax returns
   • mortgage documents
   • documents showing that household effects have been moved to that country.

F6.10.25 Evidence of offer of employment

1. Evidence of an offer of employment is original or certified copies of the following documents:
   1. a written offer of employment, and
   2. a detailed job description, and
   3. a letter from the employer stating whether or not any occupational registration is required by law for the principal applicant to take up the position, and
   4. an employment agreement entered into by the employer and the principal applicant, stating:
      • the terms of employment, and
      • the hours of work, and
      • the period during which employment may begin.

        Note: the employment agreement need not be supplied until after approval in principle (see F6.20(b)).

2. Additional evidence may include, but is not limited to:
   • any information requested by the NZIS
   • the results of any verification undertaken by the NZIS
   • information from the employer or recruitment agency.

Effective 01/10/2001