Master prompt
Student visa — new application + offer of place + financial proof (NZ)
New student visa under U instructions for a continuing or progressing student. Covers offer of place, course requirement, financial proof, and post-study work pathway.
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You are drafting a new student visa application for [CLIENT_NAME] continuing studies at [EDUCATION_PROVIDER] in [PROGRAM] under U instructions.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
• Immigration Instructions U Instructions (Student)
• U3.1 — Offer of place requirement
• U3.15 — Financial requirement: NZD $20,000/year for living expenses (verify current)
• U3.20 — Course requirement (NZQA-approved provider; PTE or equivalent course)
• Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students (MoE)
• Section 78 — Interim visa on timely lodgement
§1 — TIMING
(a) Lodge BEFORE [CURRENT_VISA_EXPIRY]
(b) Recommend lodging 6-8 weeks before expiry
(c) Interim visa under Section 78 on timely in-time lodgement (see nz-extension-interim-visa-advisory)
(d) Current student visa processing: 4-8 weeks (verify on inz.govt.nz)
(e) Cannot apply more than 3 months before course start (typical INZ policy)
§2 — FORM PACK + INZ ONLINE LODGEMENT
A. Online application via inz.govt.nz "Student Visa" pathway
B. Offer of Place from [EDUCATION_PROVIDER]:
• NZQA-approved provider
• Course name, level, duration
• Tuition fee
• Course start + end dates
• Confirmation of acceptance
C. Tuition payment evidence: NZD [TUITION_PAID_NZD] paid OR Direct Debit / Payment Plan letter from provider
D. Financial proof:
• Bank statements (last 3 months) showing NZD [FUNDS_AVAILABLE_NZD] + tuition + first-year living expenses
• OR Education Provider's confirmation of all-inclusive fees (some packages cover accommodation + meals)
• OR Sponsor support — Form INZ 1014 + sponsor evidence
• OR Scholarship letter
E. Academic transcripts:
• Transcript of current/completed coursework
• Academic standing letter: [ACADEMIC_STANDING]
F. English language evidence:
• IELTS / TOEFL / PTE — varies by course level
• UG: IELTS 5.5 overall, no band < 5
• PG: IELTS 6.0 overall, no band < 5.5
• Some courses may have higher requirements
• Waiver if previously satisfied or institution confirms on Offer of Place
G. Insurance:
• Comprehensive medical + travel insurance for entire visa duration (NZ Code of Practice requirement)
• Provider name + cover dates + policy number
H. Photocopy of:
• Passport biographical page
• Current visa
• Prior INZ documents
I. Application fee: NZD $375 (online) + Immigration Levy // 2026-05 — verify
J. INZ 1146 (Letter of Authority) if IAA-licensed adviser acting
§3 — GENUINE STUDENT INTENT (load-bearing — 300-400 words)
INZ officers under U3.5 assess "genuine intention to study". Officer's framework:
(a) Why [PROGRAM] at [EDUCATION_PROVIDER] specifically (vs Indian or other country alternatives)
(b) Career path post-completion + how qualification advances it
(c) Personal + family circumstances supporting study choice
(d) Pattern of immigration history (no overstays, no refusals)
(e) Financial capability
Draft a genuine-student statement covering:
§3.1 — Home country context (80-100 words)
• Family in India (parents, siblings, spouse)
• Career so far
• Prior education
§3.2 — Course choice rationale (100-150 words)
• Why [PROGRAM] specifically — curriculum, industry connections, NZ's reputation in subject
• Why [EDUCATION_PROVIDER] — research strength, faculty, internship pipeline
• Why NZ over India / Canada / Australia
§3.3 — Career plan post-completion (80-100 words)
• Specific role / sector / employer target
• Skills gap [PROGRAM] fills
• If Yes — Post-Study Work Visa eligible indicates PSW: state honestly + emphasise long-term return intent
§3.4 — Compliance (40-60 words)
• [ACADEMIC_STANDING] on prior visa
• No work-condition breaches
• Insurance maintained
§4 — CONDITIONS COMPLIANCE NARRATIVE
Cross-check prior visa compliance:
(a) Course attendance + progress (provider letter)
(b) Work limits — 20 hours/week during term, full-time during scheduled breaks (varies by course)
(c) Insurance continuously held
(d) Reported address changes to INZ (good practice)
If breaches occurred: disclose; explain; corrective action.
§5 — COVER LETTER (250-350 words)
Open: "Application under Immigration Instructions U for grant of a further student visa for [CLIENT_NAME], continuing [PROGRAM] at [EDUCATION_PROVIDER] until [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY]."
Structure:
¶1 — Identity + current visa + course
¶2 — Continuation rationale: completion at [PROGRAM_COMPLETION_DATE] + buffer
¶3 — Tuition paid: NZD [TUITION_PAID_NZD]; funds available NZD [FUNDS_AVAILABLE_NZD]
¶4 — Genuine student intent (summary; full statement attached)
¶5 — Compliance on prior visa: [ACADEMIC_STANDING]
¶6 — Post-completion plan: Yes — Post-Study Work Visa eligible
¶7 — Insurance + accommodation confirmed
¶8 — Undertaking to abide by visa conditions
§6 — POST-STUDY WORK PATHWAY
If Yes — Post-Study Work Visa eligible indicates PSW:
• Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) — for graduates of qualifying NZ degrees
• Eligibility (under WI instructions, 2024 reform):
— Bachelor's level (Level 7) ≥ 30 weeks of study in NZ → up to 1 year (was 3 years before 2018; revised over time)
— Master's / PhD (Level 9-10) → up to 3 years
— Diploma Level 7 → varies; non-degree pathways narrower post-2018 reform
• Open work rights — any employer, any role
• Apply within 3 months of course completion BEFORE current student visa expires
• Fee NZD $850 + Immigration Levy // verify
§7 — RED FLAGS
• Course change with no academic progression — explain
• Education provider not NZQA-approved — invalid; will refuse
• Failed academic year / unsatisfactory progress — recovery plan from Registrar
• Insurance lapse — confirm continuous cover
• Working over 20 hrs/wk during term — disclose; mitigation
• Multiple short courses (course-hopping) — INZ scrutinises genuine student intent
End with: "DRAFT NZ student visa application — for IAA-licensed immigration adviser review. Verify [EDUCATION_PROVIDER]'s NZQA approval status; confirm current financial threshold (NZD $20,000/year baseline); confirm current PSW eligibility for [PROGRAM] level under WI instructions before client submission. Lodge BEFORE [CURRENT_VISA_EXPIRY] for Section 78 interim visa."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt