WF2.5 New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder partner must also be 'an eligible partner' under residence instructions (29/11/2010)

1. When determining the eligibility of the New Zealand partner to support a work visa application, immigration officers must consider whether the partner will be eligible to support a partnership-based residence class visa application (see F2.10.10) within 12 months of the applicant’s intended date of arrival in New Zealand.
2. If the New Zealand partner would not be eligible to support a residence class visa application under Partnership Category within 12 months of the applicant’s intended date of arrival in New Zealand, the application for the work visa may be declined.

Effective 29/11/2010