Variation of Conditions
If you want to change your course provider programme or study location you may need a Variation of Conditions or a new student visa. INZ checks whether your change is reasonable consistent and supported with clear evidence. This page explains the key requirements and how we prepare your case.
Choose your situation
You want to change your course or programme
Changing your course or programme needs a clear academic reason and evidence that the new study plan aligns with your background.
We help you review your options and prepare an explanation consistent with INZ requirements.
You want to change your education provider
INZ reviews why you want to change provider whether your attendance and progress meet requirements and whether you can complete the new programme.
We help you prepare the correct documents for a provider change.
You want to change study location or update work rights
Changing campus location or requesting updated work rights may require a VOC depending on your visa conditions.
We check your current visa and prepare the required explanation and evidence.
What INZ looks for in VOC requests
INZ reviews
• whether the proposed course or provider matches your background
• whether your current attendance and academic progress are satisfactory
• reasons for your change request
• whether the change supports genuine study intention
• whether your documents are consistent with your past study history
Missing or inconsistent information may cause delays or raise concerns.
How we prepare your VOC application
Step 1 Understand your change request
We review your current visa conditions academic record and provider information.
Step 2 Prepare explanations and evidence
We help prepare statements and supporting documents showing that your change is reasonable and aligned with your study plan.
Step 3 Structure a decision ready file
We organise your submission so INZ can easily assess your reasons and supporting evidence.