D3.15 Deportation liability if person unlawfully in New Zealand

See also Immigration Act 2009 s 154(4)

A person who is unlawfully in New Zealand may appeal to the Tribunal on humanitarian grounds against liability for deportation, no later than 42 days after first becoming unlawful.

If the person becomes unlawfully in New Zealand following an unsuccessful reconsideration of the decline of a temporary visa application, the person may, not later than 42 days after the later of:

1. the day on which the person became unlawful; or
2. the day on which the person received confirmation of the decision to decline the application,

appeal on humanitarian grounds against their liability for deportation.

Effective 29/11/2010