This category allows certain student visa holders to apply for a work visa on the basis that they have completed a recognised New Zealand qualification, to give them an opportunity to find employment in their field of study.
There are two types of visas which you could apply for, depending on your situation. They are called '
Let's take a look at each of them in turn.
Under Post Study Work Visa (Open) category, you will need to satisfy each of the following requirements:
Let's take a look at each in turn.
General requirements include paying correct application fee, using prescribed Immigration New Zealand form, meeting health/character requirements, and being a 'bona fide' (genuine) applicant.
In addition, you must not have held a work visa under this category previously, unless you have completed a higher second qualification at bachelor degree or post-graduate level for at least one academic year.
The qualification obtained must satisfy any one of the following:
You also need to submit your application no later than 3 months after the end date of your student visa for that qualification.
You must provide evidence to show to Immigration New Zealand that you have a minimum of $4,200 in funds available to maintain yourself during your 12 months stay in New Zealand.
Many issues that you were not aware of could surface when you lodge a Post Study work visa application, so it will be worth getting proper advice and guidance from the beginning.
Under Post Study Work Visa (Employer-Assisted) category, you will need to satisfy each of the following requirements:
Let's take a look at each in turn.
General requirements include paying correct application fee, using prescribed Immigration New Zealand form, meeting health/character requirements, and being a 'bona fide' (genuine) applicant.
In addition, you must not submit your application no later than 3 months after the end date of your student visa for that qualification, or hold a 'post-study work visa (open)' at the time you submit your application.
You must hold an offer of full-time employment relevant to your qualification. The test is to show that the major subject area of your qualification is directly applicable to the employment, and that the qualification was a key factor in the employer's decision to offer you the position.
Many issues that you were not aware of could surface when you lodge a Post Study work visa application, so it will be worth getting proper advice and guidance from the beginning.