SM20.15 Grant of residence following deferral (21/12/2005)

1. A visa or immigration officer is satisfied that a principal applicant has become established in ongoing skilled employment for a period of at least three months during the six month deferral period (or a period longer than six months if SM20.10(d) applies), the principal applicant will be assessed as having demonstrated an ability to settle in and contribute to New Zealand and will have their application for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category approved.
2. If, on the expiry of the six month deferral period (or a period longer than six months if SM20.10(d) applies), a principal applicant has not provided evidence that satisfies a visa or immigration officer that they have become established in ongoing skilled employment in New Zealand, the principal applicant will be assessed as not having demonstrated that they can realise their potential to successfully settle in and contribute to New Zealand and the application for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category will be declined.

Note: Applicants who lodged an application under the Skilled Migrant Category before 21 December 2005 are subject to SM20.15 in effect on the date their application was made.

Effective 21/12/2005