Working Holiday to Residence Interim Visa?

[Chloe&AD]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone might have information of what happens when applying for residency when on a Working Holiday Visa and the WHV runs out?

Just as a bit of background, my WHV expires at the end of September 2013. I have more than enough points for residency under the skilled migrant category (165) and I have received a permanent job offer here in NZ.

I am in the process of getting my qualification recognised by NZQA, but I'm wondering what the deal with an interim visa is between now and when and if I get residency. The website states that they don't hand out interim visas when you apply from a temporary visa to a residency visa. However, I'm assuming Immigration is going to have my passport when my WHV expires. What happens then?

Cheers and thanks in advance!

Chloe

[JandM]

If your Residence application is not going to be processed in time to take over from your expiring WHV, you will probably need to apply for a temporary work visa (as well as the Residence). These can be processed more quickly. And once the application is in, INZ can automatically do an interim visa if need be.