- This is not current policy -
The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.
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C3.1 Refugee status officers
Immigration Act 1987 ss 129B, 129E(2) and (3), 129W
- Every refugee claim must be determined by a refugee status officer. Refugee status officers are Immigration New Zealand employees whom the Chief Executive has designated to undertake refugee status determinations.
- No person who is currently employed to consider applications for permits or to administer the removal provisions of the Immigration Act 1987 may be designated as, or act as, a refugee status officer.
Effective 28/11/2005