Hi everyone. I have recently received my work visa permit which is valid only for 8 months instead of 12 months (18 February 2017 - 14 October 2017) since my overseas passport will expire on 14 November of this year. I have also applied for renewal of my passport last week in which it takes 6 weeks to ship it. In addition, I have photocopied and certified my passport by Justice of Piece (JP) to prove that it's genuine or authentic.
I'm not familiar about the work process here in New Zealand and my concern is when I apply for work, especially in Trade Industry, they might not accept my photocopy of work visa permit? I went to AA earlier to convert my overseas license and to take a theory test and they did not honor my photocopied passport even though it has already been certified by JP. I know the main reason is to prevent fraudulent of identity but I have already supplied overseas license and other supporting documents to prove that they are not fake.
I just called IRD and asked similar questions with regard to supplying documents and they said a photocopy my passport will suffice to apply for IRD number. If I have to wait for my actual passport, I might get it last week of this month or April which is too long. I still have to go to Immigration afterward and have my renewed passport stamped with work visa permit.
Overall, I just want to work legally here; however I don't have my actual passport with me but only a certified true copy of my passport/work visa. Any help is appreciated.