Immigration
Getting a visa – Dealing with Immigration New Zealand – Being deported
What this chapter covers
- Overview of New Zealand’s immigration system
The different types of visas and what they let you do, how to know if you’re here “lawfully” or “unlawfully”, where to find NZ’s immigration rules, and who makes the decisions - Accessing the immigration system: Who can apply for a visa and who can’t
Who can and can’t apply for a visa, and the rules around being barred from applying and the exceptions - Travelling to and entering New Zealand
Visas and entry permissions, from boarding your flight to arriving in New Zealand - Temporary Visas: Working, studying or visiting for a limited time
Information about the different types of Temporary Visa and how to apply - Residence Class Visas: Living in New Zealand permanently
Information about the two stages: The “Resident Visa” and the “Permanent Resident Visa” and who can apply - Family violence, vulnerable migrants and other special visa policies
Information about special visas available to migrants in cases of family/domestic violence or human trafficking, and for families directly affected by the Christchurch shootings - If you’re here illegally: Understanding your options
Your options if your visa has expired and you’re now here illegally - Deportation: Being made to leave New Zealand
When and how you can be deported from New Zealand and how to appeal against deportation - Becoming a New Zealand citizen
Who can become a NZ citizen and how you can apply - Immigration advisers: Your rights when getting advice
Who can legally give immigration advice and what to do if you’re unhappy with your immigration adviser - Where to go for more support
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