What to get clear first

  • Record the provider, programme, start date, finish date, fees and funding plan.
  • Separate the student visa question from the post-study work or residence pathway question.
  • Check whether a new or updated post-study option affects the timing of the next step.
  • Use current INZ pages before making a study, visa or travel decision.

Official pages to check

Use these pages as the current source of truth before you act on the topic.

Information worth having ready

  • The exact visa, application or decision you are asking about.
  • Relevant dates, including expiry dates, application dates or decision dates.
  • Documents that explain the job, relationship, family connection, study plan or travel plan.
  • Any official letter or message from INZ, especially where a deadline may apply.

What may need a fresh check

Post-study settings, graduate work options, course rules, funds, work rights and processing times.

Where general information stops

The right official pages and a clearer question can make the next conversation easier. A general guide cannot decide what a person qualifies for or what to submit.