WR7.5 Conditions and duration of the work permit

1. Work permits granted under this policy will allow work for any employer in New Zealand.
2. Applicants may be granted a work permit for a maximum period of three months from the date of expiry of their current SMC Work to Residence permit.

Note: Applicants who obtain an offer of skilled employment after their original SMC deferral period has ended, will not be approved residence based on their original SMC application (refer SM20.15b). To pursue residence under the SMC, after the original deferral period has ended, a new Expression of Interest must be submitted.

Effective 10/04/2007