Special Cases

Deportation liability is triggered by:

Staying in New Zealand unlawfully (i.e. beyond a visa expiry date).
Staying in New Zealand on a visa granted in error.
Staying in New Zealand on a visa obtained under a false identity.

In cases of domestic violence, Immigration New Zealand may grant a special visa to allow continued stay in the country. Immigration New Zealand considers special cases for people who are victims of domestic violence in New Zealand who are unable to return to their home country.The applicant must have…

Do you know anyone currently residing in New Zealand without legal authorisation and in need of assistance? Individuals who are unlawfully overstaying in the country can extend their visa under the Section 61 immigration act NZ. It serves as a glimmer of hope for them. This system is based on the Minister of…

To celebrate the unique bond between New Zealand and the Pacific nations, the NZ government has launched special cases – pacific access category visas. Under this scheme, people from Samoa, Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Tonga can become permanent residents of New Zealand. The Pacific Access Category is an…