3 gap(s) and 0 RFI risk(s) across 15 requirements.
| Verdict | Severity | Finding | Citation | Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap | critical | Missing — Valid passport or travel document The application contains no document satisfying ID-PASSPORT-1 (INZ Operational Manual). The principal applicant must hold a passport or travel document that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay in New Zealand. |
INZ Operational Manual ID-PASSPORT-1 (p.41) | A principal applicant must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay. |
| Gap | major | Missing — Completed and signed application form The application contains no document satisfying ADMIN-FORM-1 (INZ checklist). The correct application form for the visa category must be fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant. |
INZ checklist ADMIN-FORM-1 (p.3) | Complete, sign and date the correct application form for the category you are applying under. |
| Gap | major | Missing — Medical certificate (AEWV) The application contains no document satisfying WK-HEALTH-1 (INZ Operational Manual). The applicant must meet health requirements for the work visa, evidenced by the appropriate medical certificate where required. |
INZ Operational Manual WK-HEALTH-1 (p.90) | Provide the medical certificate required for your length and type of stay to meet health requirements. |
| Pass | critical | Approved Job Check / job token Present and consistent with WK-JOBCHECK-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual WK-JOBCHECK-1 (p.205) | The employer must hold an approved Job Check for the role and provide the job token before the worker can apply. |
| Pass | critical | Employer holds current accreditation Present and consistent with WK-ACCRED-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual WK-ACCRED-1 (p.200) | The employer must be an accredited employer with current accreditation at the time the work visa application is lodged. |
| Pass | critical | Employment agreement meeting market rate and terms Present and consistent with WK-EA-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual WK-EA-1 (p.210) | Provide a written employment agreement that complies with New Zealand law and pays at least the required market rate. |
| Pass | major | Applicant meets role skill and experience requirements Present and consistent with WK-SKILL-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual WK-SKILL-1 (p.214) | The applicant must show they have the skills, qualifications or experience required to do the job offered. |
| Pass | major | Police / character certificate (AEWV) Present and consistent with WK-CHAR-1 (Immigration Act 2009). |
Immigration Act 2009 WK-CHAR-1 (p.78) | Provide police certificates as required to satisfy the character requirements for the visa. |
| Pass | major | Certified translation for police and medical documents Present and consistent with WK-TRANS-1 (Translation policy). |
Translation policy WK-TRANS-1 (p.24) | Police certificates and medical documents not in English must be provided with a certified translation. |
| Pass | major | Occupational registration where required Present and consistent with SM-REGISTER-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual SM-REGISTER-1 (p.126) | If your occupation requires registration in New Zealand, you must hold or be eligible for that registration. |
| Pass | minor | Acceptable passport-style photograph Present and consistent with ID-PHOTO-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ID-PHOTO-1 (p.12) | Provide one recent passport-size photograph that meets the INZ photograph requirements. |
| Pass | minor | Application fee and levy paid Present and consistent with ADMIN-FEE-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ADMIN-FEE-1 (p.5) | Pay the correct fee and immigration levy; include the receipt or proof of payment with your application. |
| Pass | minor | Cover letter summarising the application Present and consistent with ID-COVER-1 (INZ checklist). |
INZ checklist ID-COVER-1 (p.8) | Include a cover letter summarising your application and listing the documents provided. |
| Pass | minor | Maintenance funds for the visa period Present and consistent with WK-VISITOR-FUNDS-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual WK-VISITOR-FUNDS-1 (p.174) | You must be able to maintain yourself during your stay; provide evidence of funds if requested. |
| Pass | minor | Chest x-ray for longer work visas Present and consistent with WK-XRAY-1 (INZ Operational Manual). |
INZ Operational Manual WK-XRAY-1 (p.94) | Work visa applicants intending to stay longer than 12 months may be required to provide a chest x-ray certificate. |