Migrant School Leavers Granted Part-Time Work Rights

Migrant School Leavers Granted Part-Time Work Rights

18 July 2024 – Government Announcement: The government, in its commitment to supporting young migrants, has announced expanded access to part-time work rights for migrant high school leavers awaiting the outcome of their family residence applications. This policy change aims to provide crucial support during this transitional period, demonstrating our care and concern for their well-being. 

Eligibility Criteria:

Dependents of a work visa holder or New Zealand citizen/resident can apply for part-time work rights.

Applicants must hold an eligible visitor visa and have applied for residence under one of the following categories.

  • Dependent Child Resident Visa. The application process is straightforward, and detailed instructions will be provided in late August.
  • Skilled Migrant Category Visa (both new and previous criteria)
  • Sub-categories of the Skilled Migrant Category (e.g., Straight to Residence Visa, Work to Residence Visa, Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa, Transport Sector Work to Residence Visa).

Additional Requirements:

  • Applicants must be dependent children of a work visa holder or New Zealand citizen/resident.
  • Applicants must be 17 and have completed high school or 18 to 24.

Work Rights Details:

  • Eligible individuals can work up to 20 hours per week during the school year.
  • They can work up to 40 hours per week during the summer holiday period.
  • These work rights align with those available to Year 12 and 13 students on a Dependent Child Student Visa.

Implementation Timeline:

  • This policy change will take effect at the end of October.
  • Detailed application instructions will be provided in late August.

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