Refugees
Claiming refugee status – Visas for family of refugees
What this chapter covers
- Overview
An overview of New Zealand’s refugee status scheme - Who qualifies as a “refugee”
The definitions of “refugee” and “protected person” - How to claim refugee status: The process
How to claim refugee status if you’re afraid you’ll be harmed if you’re forced to return to your home country - Appeals: What you can do if you’re refused refugee status
When and how you can challenge refugee decisions by Immigration NZ - The UNHCR Refugee Quota
Being accepted into New Zealand as a refugee through a different path – the UNHCR Refuge Quota system - Family of refugees: Special visa categories
How family members of refugees can also be accepted into New Zealand through special residence categories - Deportation of refugees
The limited situations when a refugee can be deported from New Zealand - Where to go for more support
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