Change employer in NZ on work permit
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Change employer in NZ on work permit
Hi Team,
I came to NZ on work visa in NZ valid for 6 months.Its mentioned on visa that "holder can work as software Engineer for abc organization" .
May I know am I eligible to change my abc organization and work for different organization?
Regards,
Rahul M
I came to NZ on work visa in NZ valid for 6 months.Its mentioned on visa that "holder can work as software Engineer for abc organization" .
May I know am I eligible to change my abc organization and work for different organization?
Regards,
Rahul M
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Re: Change employer in NZ on work permit
If you want to change company you would have to apply for another visa as you state your existing visa name's the company you are allowed to work for
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Re: Change employer in NZ on work permit
Hi MrsFychan
Thanks for your reply!!
May I know if I can applyfor that visa within NZ or I have to come back to my native country and then apply.
Regards
Rahul M
Thanks for your reply!!
May I know if I can applyfor that visa within NZ or I have to come back to my native country and then apply.
Regards
Rahul M
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Re: Change employer in NZ on work permit
I think you could be able to apply within NZ but you MUST make sure you DO NOT overstay your 6 mth current visa
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Re: Change employer in NZ on work permit
If you wish to change job and/or change employers, you MUST re-apply for another temporary work visa whilst in NZ and BEFORE accepting the new job. Immigration will determine whether or not the new employer, job position and responsibilities and of course you still meet the criteria to be a temporary worker in NZ. You may also have to resubmit a medical report and character assessments/police reports depending on how long you have been here and depending if your previous ones are still valid.
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Re: Change employer in NZ on work permit
Hi Escapedtonz
If i wish to reaply temproray visa than visa needs to be initiated by my new employer or by me?
If i wish to reaply temproray visa than visa needs to be initiated by my new employer or by me?