WF2.15 Principal applicants of residence applications under Partnership Category whose application has been deferred (to 08/05/2017)

Note: These instructions cease to be effective from 8 May 2017.

Principal applicants of residence applications under Partnership Category, whose applications have been deferred (see F2.35) and who wish to be in New Zealand with their partner during the deferral period may be granted a work visa (once an application has been made) for a period sufficient to enable the qualifying period for residence to be met and any further assessment of their residence application to be completed.

Effective 29/11/2010