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New Zealand changes residence rules for applicants with a child without lawful status
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New Zealand has changed how it considers new resident visa applications from parents whose dependent child is in the country without lawful immigration status. Immigration New Zealand said the change applies to applications made on or after November 12. Earlier applications are assessed under the rules in place when they were filed.
In cases covered by the change, the child generally needs to get another visa or leave New Zealand before the parent and other secondary applicants can be granted residence. The agency will give applicants time to respond before a decision. It identifies exceptions for some residence visa categories and for some children aged 15 or younger where the parent lacks legal authority to remove the child from the country where custody or visitation rights were granted or where the child resides.
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