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Genuine Student declaration (NZ Student Visa — U4)
Genuine Student declaration aligned with INZ Operations Manual U4 + U7 (bona fide intentions, study history, financial capacity, ties to home country) for the Student Visa pathway.
New ZealandStudent visaGenuine StudentU4U7INZ 1012Bona fide
Draft a Genuine Student declaration for [CLIENT_NAME] (age [AGE], [HOME_CITY]) accompanying their INZ 1012 Student Visa application to study [PROGRAMME_TITLE] (NZQA [NZQA_LEVEL]) at [PROVIDER_NAME] starting [PROGRAMME_START].
INZ assessment framework (Immigration Instructions chapter U):
- U3 — fee + funds: full first-year tuition NZD [TUITION_NZD prorated] +
NZD 20,000 per year living costs + return airfare evidenced before
grant
- U4 — genuine student assessment: study history, financial capacity,
immigration history, intentions during and after study
- U7 — bona fide intentions: officer must be satisfied applicant will
leave NZ at end of visa period (or transition to a lawful pathway)
- INZ 1012 form requires the SOP / personal statement; the Genuine
Student statement is the load-bearing narrative
§1 — OPENING DECLARATION (50-70 words)
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], a [AGE]-year-old [most recent role] from [HOME_CITY], India, am applying for a Student Visa to study [PROGRAMME_TITLE] (NZQA [NZQA_LEVEL]) at [PROVIDER_NAME], commencing [PROGRAMME_START]. This declaration sets out the basis on which I respectfully submit that I am a genuine student under U4 of the Immigration Instructions and that my intentions are bona fide under U7."
§2 — ACADEMIC HISTORY (150-200 words)
Walk [EDUCATION_HISTORY] in reverse chronological order. For each qualification:
- Title + awarding institution + city + dates + result/grade
- One sentence on how it builds toward [PROGRAMME_TITLE]
- Reference the document letter in supporting bundle
Important: if there is a GAP > 12 months between qualifications, account
for it explicitly (work, family, illness, prep). INZ flags unexplained
gaps under U4.
§3 — WORK HISTORY (only if None is not "None"; 120-180 words)
For each role:
- Employer name (legal name + city) + designation + dates
- Monthly income in INR + currency conversion for context
- 2-3 specific achievements that map to the proposed study
- Reason for leaving / status (continuing, sabbatical, resigned)
- Reference to payslip + employment letter document index
Note: continuous employment + savings track is direct evidence of
funding capacity (U3) and of post-return economic ties (U7).
§4 — WHY THIS PROGRAMME (150-200 words)
Open with [WHY_THIS_PROGRAMME]. Then expand:
- Specific course modules from [PROVIDER_NAME]'s course handbook that
do not exist in comparable Indian programmes (name 2)
- Specific faculty / research group / lab the applicant intends to
engage with (name 1, with one-line research note)
- NZQA Level [NZQA_LEVEL] qualification framework recognition + how
it maps to international comparators (NQF Level 7 UK / AQF Level 9 AU)
- Programme accreditation by relevant professional body if applicable
(Engineering NZ for engineering; NZICA for accounting)
Avoid generic phrases ("world-class", "globally renowned", "ranked highly").
Be specific or be silent.
§5 — WHY NEW ZEALAND (120-180 words)
Use [WHY_NZ] as the spine. Cover at minimum:
- Comparison vs India (why study abroad at all)
- Comparison vs UK / Australia / Canada (why NZ specifically)
- Practical reasons (programme length, cost, post-study work rights
under the Post-Study Work Visa instructions — 1-year for Level 4-6
in skill shortage; 1-3 years for Level 7+; up to 3 years for Master's /
Doctoral / certain accredited Bachelor's programmes)
- Personal connections if any (named relatives / community)
Do NOT use "I have always dreamed of New Zealand" or similar. The officer
does not read that as bona fide; they read it as boilerplate.
§6 — FINANCIAL PLAN (150-200 words)
Itemise in NZD:
- Tuition Year 1: [reference offer letter] = NZD X
- Tuition Year 2 (if applicable): NZD Y
- Living costs: NZD 20,000 per year minimum (U3) — actual budget: NZD Z
- Health insurance: NZD ~800/year (mandatory under code of practice)
- Return airfare: NZD ~1,500
- One-off setup costs (rent bond, study materials, IRD setup): NZD ~3,000
Sources, evidenced in [FUNDING_DETAILS]:
- Self / family savings — show liquid funds with bank statement dates
- Education loan — sanctioning bank + sanction amount + sanction date +
collateral if any (per RBI guidelines, student loans up to Rs 1.5 Cr
for studies abroad are common; loans >Rs 7.5L require collateral)
- Scholarships / sponsorships if any
State explicitly: "No reliance on New Zealand public funds is intended.
Permitted part-time work (≤ 20 hours/week during semester, full-time
during scheduled holidays) under student visa conditions will be a
supplement, not a primary funding source."
§7 — STUDY PLAN + ACADEMIC PROGRESS COMMITMENT (80-120 words)
State the intended workload (full-time, on-campus), the intended
attendance pattern (≥ 80% — relevant for visa compliance), and the
commitment to maintain satisfactory academic progress per provider's
academic policy. INZ checks on attendance and progress through the
provider's reporting obligations under the Education (Pastoral Care
of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
§8 — POST-STUDY INTENTIONS (150-200 words)
Use [POST_STUDY_PLAN] as the spine. Cover:
- Option A — if applicant intends to use Post-Study Work Visa: state
target sector + 2-3 target employers (researched, named) + intended
duration (1-3 years per PSWV instructions for [NZQA_LEVEL])
- Option B — if applicant intends to return immediately: state target
role + named employer (often family business) + role description
Then state the longer-term return-to-India plan. Be specific:
- Target role on return
- Family business / sector entry plan
- Property / financial obligations awaiting
- Specific events / commitments (e.g. "younger brother's wedding
March 2028; expected to be in Amritsar")
This is the most important paragraph in the SOP for U7. Spend the most
words here.
§9 — TIES TO INDIA (120-150 words)
Use [TIES_TO_INDIA]. List specifically:
- Family: parents + siblings + dependents in India (with ages)
- Property: titled real estate (Sub-Registrar Office reference)
- Business / employment: family stake, ongoing director / partner role
- Care obligations: ageing or unwell family members
- Financial: ongoing investments, FDs, MFs requiring management
- Cultural: religious / community / extended-family obligations
Close: "These ties make my return to India at end of studies (or end of
post-study work period) both necessary and predictable. My education in
New Zealand is an investment in the value I will return to deliver in
India."
§10 — DISCLOSURE + UNDERTAKING (60-90 words)
- Confirm all information in INZ 1012 + supporting documents + this
declaration is true and complete to the best of [CLIENT_NAME]'s
knowledge
- Acknowledge that false or misleading information is grounds for
refusal and for deportation liability under s.158 of the Immigration
Act 2009 even after visa grant
- Undertake to comply with all student visa conditions under s.49 —
including the 20-hour-per-week work limit, the requirement to remain
enrolled, and the requirement to inform INZ of any change in study
provider or programme
Sign + date + place ([HOME_CITY]). If lodged via adviser, attach INZ 1146.
OUTPUT FORMAT
- Continuous first-person narrative, 1,000-1,400 words
- Strip the §1 to §10 headings for the client-facing version; keep them
for the consultant review draft
- New Zealand English spelling throughout (organisation, programme,
enrolled, behaviour, labour)
- Cite document index letters for every numeric / verifiable claim
End with: "DRAFT — for IAA-licensed immigration adviser review. Verify against current INZ Operations Manual before submission."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt