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		- This is not current policy - 
		The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.To see the current Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual go to
 www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual
 |  BJ4.5 Implications of providing false or misleading information Immigration Act 1987 s34G The Immigration Act 1987 provides that:the provision of false or misleading information as part of an Expression of Interest (EOI) or associated submission; orthe withholding of relevant, potentially prejudicial information from an EOI or associated submission; orfailure to advise a visa or immigration officer of any fact or material change in circumstances that occurs after an EOI is lodged that may affect a decision to invite the person to apply for residence or to grant a residence visa or permit,
 is sufficient grounds for the decline of an application for residence and for the revocation of a residence visa or permit that has been issued or granted.Information relating to a claim made in an EOI that is factually inaccurate and is relevant to the issuing of an Invitation to Apply or the assessment of a residence application, will be considered misleading.
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