G6.20 Limited period to use ESOL tuition (26/07/1999)

1. If ESOL tuition is purchased in New Zealand, the applicant must complete the tuition within 3 years from the date of payment.
2. If ESOL tuition is purchased outside New Zealand, the applicant must complete the tuition within 3½ years from the date of payment.
3. ESOL tuition will not be available without further payment, nor will refunds be given, to applicants who do not take up ESOL tuition within the time limits specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).

G6.20.1 Refunds of ESOL tuition money

1. If ESOL tuition money is paid but the principal applicant and spouse or partner and dependent children included in the application do not take up residence, a refund may be granted upon request to the NZIS. The request must be made in writing.
2. Requests made more than 6 months after the expiry date of any unused residence visa must be declined.
3. Visa and immigration officers considering requests for refunds must be satisfied that the principal applicant and spouse or partner and dependent children included in the application:
   1. have not taken up residence, and
   2. do not hold current residence visas or returning residents' visas.
4. The person who paid the fee will be repaid only the ESOL entitlement. The NZIS and Skill New Zealand administration costs will not be refunded.

Effective 26/07/1999