WF2.5 New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder partner must also be 'an eligible partner' under residence instructions

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 grant of the visa.
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 grant of the visa, the application for the work visa may be declined.

Effective 26/11/2010