F3.20 Family requirements (29/11/2010)

1. The principal applicant must:
   1. be the parent of an adult child who is in New Zealand and is a New Zealand citizen or the holder (or deemed to be the holder) of a residence class visa that is not subject to conditions under section 49 of the Immigration Act 2009; and either
   2. have no dependent children and all of their adult children are lawfully and permanently outside the country in which they, the parents, are lawfully and permanently or
   3. the centre of gravity of their family is in New Zealand.

F3.20.1 Evidence of relationship of parent(s) to children

1. Evidence of a parent's relationship to their children is original or certified copies of:
   1. birth certificates establishing the relationship of the children to the parent(s); or
   2. household registration documents, if these establish the relationship of the children to the parent(s); or
   3. evidence of adoption (see R3), which establishes the relationship of the children to the parents.
2. Other evidence establishing the relationship of the children to the parents may also be provided.

F3.20.5 Evidence of immigration status of adult child

1. Evidence that the principal applicant's adult child is a New Zealand citizen may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a valid New Zealand passport
   • a Certificate of New Zealand Citizenship
   • a recent official statement of citizenship from the Department of Internal Affairs
   • a New Zealand birth certificate
   • an endorsement in a foreign passport indicating the fact of New Zealand citizenship.
2. Evidence that the adult child is a New Zealand residence class visa holder (or is deemed to hold a residence class visa) may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a New Zealand resident visa or permanent resident visa in their passport or travel document
   • a New Zealand residence permit or returning resident's visa granted under the Immigration Act 1987 in their passport or travel document
   • a valid Australian passport.

F3.20.10 Evidence of being 'lawfully and permanently' in a country

1. Evidence that a person is lawfully and permanently in a country may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a passport or passport pages showing identity and a residence visa or permit
   • letters or other documents showing that indefinite residence in another country has been granted
   • a passport or passport pages showing identity and nationality
   • naturalisation or citizenship certificates.
2. If a person does not need a visa or permit to live in their country of residence (eg, European Community nationals living in other European Community countries), principal applicants must provide original or certified copies of:
   • registration cards or certificates from the local police or municipal authority; or
   • confirmation of the person's residence status from an authoritative source such as a municipal, judicial, police or government authority.
3. Evidence must also be provided of actual residence in the country. Evidence may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • correspondence addressed to the person
   • employment references
   • rates demands
   • income tax returns
   • mortgage documents
   • documents showing that household effects have been moved to that country.

Effective 29/11/2010