Transcript Student visa Funds Transfer Scheme information

STUDENT VISA
Information on FTS
FUNDS TRANSFER SCHEME PILOT
Proposal to allow Sri Lankan students to have the ability to
open a savings account with ANZ Bank while still in Sri Lanka
and deposit an amount equivalent to the cost of living
requirements for one year. (NZ$10,000) From 2 April,2012
this will be NZ $15,000.
The amount deposited will be locked in for a period of 12
months and the student will only have the ability to withdraw
1/12th of the total amount in any given month.
In the event the student terminates their study and intends
to return to Sri Lanka the outstanding amount in the savings
account along with the accrued interest will be remitted back
to a bank account in Sri Lanka. Letter from institution
confirming termination and return air tickets will need to be
provided.
FUNDS TRANSFER SCHEME
Aim is to facilitate processing of student visa applications
from Sri Lankan nationals who want to go to New Zealand to
study
is an option for Sri Lankan students to satisfy INZ that they
have sufficient funds to support their study in NZ
Reduces documentation required for demonstrating financial
ability of sponsors
Not a mandatory requirement but an option
Can be done through any bank in Sri Lanka
At this stage only ANZ Bank is providing this service in NZ
Has proven successful in China & India
FUNDS TRANSFER SCHEME
Under this scheme INZ has tied-up with ANZ Bank in NZ to facilitate the funds transfer
scheme.
Step 1: Applicant lodges their student visa application with the branch and clearly marks
the front of the application form with a bold ‘FTS’; also applicant needs to mention this in
their covering letter.
Step 2: INZ branch processes the student visa applications and if satisfied notifies the
applicant that they have been approved in principle.
Step 3: Applicant provides a copy of AIP letter to ANZ Bank along with complete ANZ
enquiry form. Account will be opened and account details will be sent to the applicant.
The applicant approaches their bank in India to remit the money to the NZ account.
Step 4: After remitting funds in their ANZ bank account, applicant provides a copy of the
TT receipt to ANZ bank.
Step 5: ANZ bank notifies INZ confirming the applicant’s account balance
Step 6: Applicant submits fee receipt, ANZ account balance letter and other AIP
requirements for issuance of student visa
Step 7: On arrival in NZ, the student visits the nearest ANZ bank branch and activates
their bank account after which the bank releases funds on a prorated basis from the
students holding accounts to the transaction accounts which the student can use for
meeting living costs.
FUNDS TRANSFER SCHEME
Benefits of the process :
allows parents to have control over the amount of money that
their child has access to in New Zealand;
Ensures that the student will have access to sufficient money
to meet cost of living in New Zealand
helps the immigration officer to determine the ability of the
applicant to fund their tuition and living costs in New Zealand.
It is also anticipated that the timeliness of student applications
for this market will improve due to INZ not having to carry out
lengthy verifications.