[Brian]

Hi all,
I'm planning to move to NZ initially as a student, then see how the job market looks when I'm done and decide from there. I believe I'll be able to finish my degree in less than 2 years (assuming my existing credits transfer like I hope they will) and it looks like I would only need the Xray done. The full health screening and police statements are only for people planning to stay more than 2 years.

What I couldn't figure out was what happens if you apply in earnest for a sub-2 year visa then extend it or move on to a work visa beyond the 2 year mark? Should I go ahead and get these things done because I MIGHT stay more than 2 years, or simply stick to my story and deal with an extension should I need it down the road?

[Avalon]

While I actually dont know the answer to this - what I do know is that your Police Certificates and Medicals are only valid for a certain length of time from the date they are done. (Police Cert is valid for 6 months - cant remember about the medicals).

I would do no more than you have to at this stage - you can always get the rest done here if you need it (Medicas can be done here - and from what ive seen with a friend of mine - you dont have to wait for an appointment). Police certs are a bit more hassle becasue you have to send back to the UK, but it really wouldnt take that much longer.

I hope that helps

[Singel]

While I actually dont know the answer to this - what I do know is that your Police Certificates and Medicals are only valid for a certain length of time from the date they are done. (Police Cert is valid for 6 months - cant remember about the medicals).
The Medicals only valid for 3 months.


Police certs are a bit more hassle becasue you have to send back to the UK, but it really wouldnt take that much longer.

I got the UK Police cert when I was in NZ. I just download the form from the UK Police website, filled up the details, enclosed a cheque and 4 weeks later :) I received the UK police cert by post.
:cheers

[Avalon]

Yay!

:cheers

[Brian]

Thanks! I'm actually in the US, not the UK, but hopefully the police certificate thing is not too much different. I guess I'm worried that it would cause problems down the line if it wound up taking me more than 2 years to finish school or I decided to stay, like they would think I was lying on the application to avoid the extra requirements.

I suspect I'll want to stay, but never having lived anywhere but the Western US I just can't look that far down the line.

[mark in japan]

i would do just what you are doing. if you go the other way and get the certs youve gotta use them within 6 months ( 3 for meds). and you would need to apply for more than 2 years. but if your schooling is meant to be complete in 2 you might have a problem getting a visa for longer than that anyways.

[Do B Brief]

If you apply to stay for less than 2 years then you do not need a medical or police check.

This applies to certain countries as stated on the App for Work Permit and the App for Studying Permit:
2. Health Requirements
a. People who intend to be in New Zealand for more than six months who are from a country, area or territory not listed as a low incidence tuberculosis (TB) country, area or territory who have spent more than a total of three months in the past fi ve years in a country, area or territory not listed as a low incidence TB country, area or territory must complete a Temporary Entry X-ray Certifi cate (NZIS 1096).
b. People who intend to be in New Zealand for more than two years must complete a Medical and X-ray Certifi cate (NZIS 1007).

3. Character Requirements
If you intend to be in New Zealand more than two years and you are aged 17 or over you must submit a Police Certifi cate from your country of citizenship and any country in which you have lived for fi ve years or more since attaining the age of 17 years (or satisfactory evidence that you have never lived in that country).

Basically, when completeing the forms, state less than 2 years and if you stay longer re-apply for your permits or apply for PR and THEN acquire medicals etc.

The guide 1121AMar8bFINAL.pdf (acquire from NZIS forms NZIS1121 Health Requirements leaflet) has all of the countries listed and I believe that good ole US of A is listed as a country of low TB.

Hope this helps.... ;-)