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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) often writes to applicants before deciding their visa applications, giving them the chance to comment on INZ’s concerns that their applications do not meet visa...

If you are in New Zealand without a valid visa, you are considered to be unlawfully in the country. This can happen for different reasons: your visa may have expired, or a new visa applicati...

When your New Zealand resident visa application is declined or you’re facing deportation, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) offers a formal avenue for appeal.  Understanding how ...

Special Directions are one of the most powerful yet least understood tools available under New Zealand immigration law. These are discretionary powers that only the Minister of Immigration (...

If your temporary visa application is declined, you may have one last opportunity to stay through a request for reconsideration.  This pathway is available to onshore applicants (those who a...

Every person applying for a visa needs to meet health requirements or be approved a medical waiver. Immigration New Zealand looks at three factors when deciding whether you have an acceptabl...

Overcoming Past Convictions or Immigration History Every person applying for a visa needs to meet character requirements or be approved a character waiver. If you have a criminal record, hav...

Receiving a Deportation Liability Notice (DLN) from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. But it does not always mean you will be deported from the ...

If you have been refused a Visitor visa or Student visa by Immigration New Zealand, there is still hope – apply for a Limited Visa. Limited Visas can be an ideal option if you have already b...