Can a person who has an appeal in process with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) wait in New Zealand?
If a person lodges an appeal with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT), can they obtain a temporary entry visa to await the IPT decision in New Zealand?
Our process here depends on the type of appeal that has been lodged.
For instance:
- If the appeal is against liability for deportation, granting a visa would void the appeal.
In this situation, the Immigration Officer on receiving the visa application or section 61 request will normally discuss options with the applicant and then decide a course of action. - If the appeal is against a declined resident visa application, the applicant will need to demonstrate why it is necessary for them to remain in New Zealand for the outcome of the appeal.