E4.90 Status of applicant on lodging an application
Immigration Act 1987 s 4(3)
Lodging an application for a temporary permit does not:
- make the applicant's presence in New Zealand lawful; or
- give the applicant the right to remain in New Zealand while the application is being considered; or
- give the applicant the right to apply for or be granted any other permit while the application is considered; or
- protect the applicant from removal action.