- This is not current policy -
The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.
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C4.5 Who may make a claim for refugee status
Immigration Act 1987 ss 114G(4)(b), 114K
- To be eligible to claim refugee status, a person must be in New Zealand at the time of making a claim.
- People who are in New Zealand either lawfully or unlawfully may make a claim for refugee status.
- A person about whom the Minister has made a preliminary decision or final decision to rely on a security risk certificate may make a claim for refugee status.
Effective 01/10/1999