How long do you get.....
Jun 20th 2013, 3:52 pm
#1
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How long do you get.....
If we get wtr talent visa granted does anyone know how long we get to actually get to NZ? I've heard some say 6 months, some say 3 - any ideas?
Jun 20th 2013, 8:10 pm
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Re: How long do you get.....
From the Operations Manual-the font of all knowledge
WR1.5.1 Currency and travel conditions of work visas under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions
a. Applicants who are in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Accredited Employers) work visa allowing stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months.
b. Applicants who are not in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Accredited Employers) work visa with the following travel conditions:
i first entry to New Zealand must be made within three months of the visa being granted; and
ii the visa will allow stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months from first arrival.
a. Applicants who are in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Accredited Employers) work visa allowing stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months.
b. Applicants who are not in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Accredited Employers) work visa with the following travel conditions:
i first entry to New Zealand must be made within three months of the visa being granted; and
ii the visa will allow stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months from first arrival.
Jun 20th 2013, 8:35 pm
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Re: How long do you get.....
You're a star thank you. I hunted high and low for that! Brain taking in too much info and obviously struggling to retain anything useful at the moment! 
Jun 21st 2013, 10:01 am
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Re: How long do you get.....
We just got 30mths on our WTR talent, you can apply for residency from 18mths onward 
Jun 21st 2013, 3:27 pm
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Re: How long do you get.....
Moonie, you have to have worked for two years on a WTR visa before you can apply for residency, not 18 months. If you want to apply earlier then it has to be via the SMC
