Policy update: automated extensions for Family of temporary visa holders
The New Zealand Government implemented short-term changes in July to enable employer-assisted work visa holders to remain in New Zealand lawfully past the expiry of their visa. This resulted in an automated 6-months extension from the expiry of their current visa. Their family was previously excluded from this automatic extension.
What changes?
The change now allows for the family of a worker to have their temporary visas automatically extended, in line with the principal applicant’s (worker). The family includes partners and dependent children, namely:
- partner of a worker visa work visa
- partner of a worker visa visitor visa
- dependent child student visa
- child of a worker visitor visa
Who qualifies?
You will qualify if:
- you hold a temporary visa of the category named above (based on your relationship with a temporary work visa holder) AND;
- your visa expires on or after 17 August 2020.
How do I know when my visa is extended?
You or your Licensed Immigration Adviser will be notified by Immigration New Zealand.
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