Eligibility to the Family Violence Programme

To qualify for payment under the Family Violence Programme, the client must:

• be in New Zealand
• have a written referral from Immigration New Zealand supporting the client's application for assistance, which confirms the client:
  • has lodged or intends to lodge an application with Immigration New Zealand for a residence class visa under the Partnership Category (on the ground of marriage or civil union, in a de facto relationship, or living in a stable relationship) and
  • be living apart from and have lost the financial support of their partner and
  • have a work visa granted under the Immigration Act 2009 (or a work permit, if granted before 29 November 2010) on the grounds the person is a victim of family violence
• meet a cash asset test

and

• be in need of financial support, including financial support for their dependent children (if any)