E7.32 Applications for temporary visas which cannot be approved because of risk that applicant may overstay

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss 45, 47, 82, 396

1. If, after undertaking verification, an immigration officer considers that an application for a student visa or visitor visa cannot be approved under normal temporary entry instructions because of an identified risk that the applicant may remain in New Zealand after their visa expires, the officer may consider (if the identified risk is marginal only):
   1. granting a limited visa instead of the student visa or visitor visa applied for, if the immigration officer considers that granting of a limited visa manages that risk (see L4); or
   2. imposing a bond in relation to a visitor visa (see E4.55.15).
2. The identified risk is marginal if it is minimal, insubstantial or remote.
3. If the identified risk is more than marginal, the application must be declined (see E7.35).
4. In considering whether to grant a limited visa under E7.32, L4.5 must be complied with.

Effective 29/11/2010