Residency changes
Provides an overview of changes relating to residency and the year they came into effect.
Student Allowance residency changes
2011
The exemption to the two-year stand-down was extended to people who are sponsored into New Zealand by a family member who was granted residence on the basis of their refugee status.
2012
The exemption to the two-year stand-down for new permanent residents was extended to sponsored family members of ‘protected persons’ (under the Immigration Act 2009).
2014
The stand-down period for permanent residents and Australian citizens will be extended to three years.
Student Loan residency changes
2011
The two-year stand-down period for Australian citizens and New Zealand permanent residents was applied to Student Loans. An exemption was made available to people who are sponsored into New Zealand by a family member who was granted residence on the basis of their refugee status.
2012
The exemption to the two-year stand-down for new permanent residents was extended to sponsored family members of ‘protected persons’ (under the Immigration Act 2009).
2014
The stand-down period for permanent residents and Australian citizens will be extended to three years.