Changing jobs on a work visa
 

hey everyone, i'm currently here on a work visa doing A/C servicing, and i've been offered another position for a different company but essentially doing the same thing. my current visa has another 18months on it but do i need to re-apply if i want to take this other job? also i'm planning a trip back to the uk in (their) summer, how long can i stay over there and is there any hassle with leaving nz and returning?


any help much appreciated.

Matt

Re: Changing jobs on a work visa
 

I changed jobs on a work visa. You don't need to reapply for the whole thing just submit a variation of conditions form which you can download from INZ
http://dol.govt.nz/immigration/knowledgebase/item/3203
It does cost though, around $100 if I remember rightly.

As far as I know there shouldn't be any issues with leaving and returning as long as its within the valid timescale of your work visa.

Re: Changing jobs on a work visa
 

Thanks for the help, one more thing though, if i leave for the uk on a month long holiday (at the most) and i'm aiming to apply for residency, will that reset the time that's counted towards my residency application?

If i want to go for PR & claim points for the time i've been here, do i have to stay here continuously basically?


MG

Re: Changing jobs on a work visa
 

Do you mean whether you'll be classed as working in NZ for more than or less than 12 months thus gaining an extra 10 points?
I don't know the answer, sorry. It may be cumulative. Hopefully someone else knows the answer or you could try speaking to NZIS