If you have had your visa declined and you are facing deportation, contact us today and we help assist you in preparing a response to Immigration New Zealand.
If your visa application for New Zealand has been declined while you are in the country or your current visa has expired, it means you are now in the country illegally or ‘unlawfully’. If you have unlawful status you are unable to apply for another visa and will face deportation.
If you find yourself in this situation it is important to seek the help of an immigration lawyer who may be able to assist you in reversing your unlawful status in New Zealand. You can submit a Section 61 request to Immigration New Zealand who may grant you a visa to allow you to stay in New Zealand. There is no standardised application process for this and under the Act Immigration NZ do not have to provide reasons for their decision.
Get in touch with us if you are unlawful in the country so we can provide advice and discuss your options. We can assist in preparing submissions or doing the necessary liaison with Immigration New Zealand to address any ongoing issues.
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In New Zealand, deportation refers to the act of removing a person from the country who is in the country unlawfully.
There are a number of reasons why you can become liable for deportation, including:
There may be other reasons for your deportation, however, regardless of the reason, if you are served a deportation liability notice, your situation is dire. Contact us immediately so we can find out how to help.
If you are found liable for deportation, you will have the opportunity to appeal to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal.
In some cases, you may be able to request a suspension of your deportation. This means that if successful, your deportation will be delayed by a set time period.
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