RW4.5 Evidential requirements (29/11/2021)

Applications for residence class visas under the Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the long term skill shortage list work instructions must include:

1. Evidence that the applicant has been employed in New Zealand for a period of at least 24 months in an occupation that was listed on the long term skill shortage list at the time their visa was granted under the long term skill shortage list work instructions; and
2. Evidence of employment that meets the requirements set out at RW4 (b) and RW4.1; and
3. Evidence that the applicant holds full or provisional registration, if full or provisional registration is required to practice in the occupation in which they have employment.

Effective 29/11/2010