New Zealand Immigration Service

Moscow Branch

NZIS

Outcomes Focused. Two high level outcomes:

1. Increasing the Capacity of New Zealanders through

Immigration . Example - Student Visa policy

benefits NZ and Russia.

2. Positioning NZ as a global citizen . Example -

working with other countries to improve

international security law and order, combating

illegal migration

Objectives of Immigration Student Policy

Foster the development of international linkages

and mutual goodwill and understanding through

reciprocal exchange schemes; and

Promote increased foreign exchange earnings

from educational services; and

Enhance the quality of New Zealand's

educational services.

Moscow Student Visa Applications Approved

Moscow Student Visa Applications Approved

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Decided Students

Approved Students

Student StatisticsNZIS Moscow Only

Student Jul-01 Aug-01 Sep-01 Oct-01 Nov-01 Dec-01 Jan-02 Feb-02 Mar-02 Apr-02 May-02 Jun-02 Total

Incoming 26 25 30 35 27 18 29 19 22 44 36 34 345

Total Decisions 27 22 21 28 21 18 25 18 19 26 29 23 277

Approval Rate 77%

Student Jul-02 Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Nov-02 Dec-02 Jan-03 Feb-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03 Total

Incoming 61 54 39 27 36 46 41 43 30 28 64 50 519

Total Decisions 46 56 33 29 28 29 50 35 21 19 47 47 440

Approval Rate 85%

Student Jul-03 Aug-03 Sep-03 Oct-03 Nov-03 Dec-03 Jan-04 Feb-04 Mar-04 Apr-04 May-04 Jun-04 Total

Incoming 35 47 50 46 54 55 46 16 349

Total Decisions 31 46 39 20 32 49 39 25 281

Approval Rate 73%

Well-presented applications To meet lodgement requirements all documents should be with full

English translation Fully Completed Application Form

– Fully Completed Application Form– Passport-sized Photo– Valid Passport (3 months beyond the NZ departure date)– Correct Application Fee paid in cash USD only – Valid Offer of Place (detailed letter)– Evidence of Funds:

Original and copies of bank statements or deposit slipsDetailed source of funds explanation (History of

savings)On-going financial ability and/or sponsorship form

– After Approved-in-principle: Tuition Fee (receipts from school)

Maintenance FundsTravel bookings (tickets should not be purchased prior

to visa approval)

Genuine Student

AgeLevel of QualificationsStudy PlanCurrent Academic PerformanceStudy Pattern

e.g attendance, motivation, language studies

Current Evidence of English language level (IELTS, etc)

Course match with current qualifications or employment

Health ScreeningPresently Students intending stay in NZ for 24 months or more:

• complete medical and x-ray certificate;• police certificate if over 17 years;

From April 2004 Students aged 11 and over intending to stay in NZ for more than 6 months:

• undergo TB screening;

From mid-late 2004 Any person aged 11 and over intending to stay in NZ for more than 12 months (as a

resident, worker or visitor): • undergo TB screening;

By end of 2004 Any person aged 11 and over intending to stay in NZ for 6 months and coming from a

high-risk country:• undergo TB screening;

Any person intending to stay in NZ for 12 month or more:• undergo a full medical examination.

Variations Students may be granted a variation of conditions to their student

permit to allow them to work for no more than 15 hours per week and during the Christmas and New Year holiday period if they are:

• undertaking a full-time course of study taking at least two academic years;• undertaking a full time course of study resulting in a qualification that

would attract points under the Skilled Migrant Category

On completing the course any polytechnic or university undergraduate student, who successfully completes studies in NZ may be granted a work permit to obtain practical experience suitable to qualifications where their course:

• has a minimum completion time of 3 years,• attracts points under the Skilled Migrant category

Poorly Presented ApplicationsOne bank statement only with big amount

of funds deposited recentlyNo statement of source of fundsParents’ employment letters without

contact detailsLack of contact detailsPlain photocopies of documents in

Russian onlyNon-genuine documents