Release of immigration information ministry of business. Confidentiality as to the fact that a person is a claimant, a refugee, or a protected person, and as to the particulars relating to the persons claim or status, must at all times during and subsequent to the determination of the claim or other matter be maintained by all persons and, in a particular case. To register a name change in new zealand on or after 25 january 2009. Immigration in new zealand is governed by the immigration act 2009. For more details contact arunjeev singh on mobile number 0064211154297 or. The 2009 act also reflected australias special category visa system in that it provided for australians to be automatically granted an electronic visa on arrival to new zealand to facilitate entry without any additional. Immigration act 2009, ss 431, 711, 791 if you are not a new zealand citizen, then being in new zealand legally usually depends on having current permission from immigration new zealand in the form of a visa. It is not part of immigration new zealand and does not issue visas or deal with anything other than appeals. A person is deported from new zealand if the person leaves new zealand whether or not at the expense of the government of new zealand. Save america comprehensive immigration act of 2009 2009. New zealand also has protection obligations under the 1984 convention against torture cat and 1966 covenant on civil and political rights iccpr. Immigration new zealand operational manual border entry. The minister of immigration is responsible for leading the policy and strategic direction of the new zealand immigration system and setting the rules and criteria for the granting of visas and entry permission, and making decisions in individual cases.
Occupational group occupation and anzsco number required standard for work visa applicants with. One objective of the act is to ensure compliance with new zealand s. To amend the immigration and nationality act to comprehensively reform immigration law, and for other purposes. Rights of migrants new zealand human right commission.
For accompanied cash that a person is bringing into or taking out of new zealand, the report must be provided to a customs officer at the same time as section 103 obligations on persons arriving in new zealand or section 119 obligations of persons leaving new zealand of the immigration act 2009 is complied with. Under the immigration act 2009, a visa is an authority for an individual to travel to, or stay in new zealand under the immigration act 1987 a visa only allowed you to travel to new zealand and a permit allowed you to stay. Section 61 of the 2009 immigration act explained once your visa has expired, you are considered to be unlawfully in new zealand and are required to leave the country. Everyone holding a residence visa or permit or rrv will be deemed to hold the equivalent status under the immigration act 2009 as shown in the table below. Summary of the borders, citizenship and immigration act 2009. Immigration act 1987 was amended in 1999 to ensure that new zealand met its obligations under the refugee convention. He tono ki te rehita i tetahi panoni ingoa application to. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the immigration act 2009 to address gaps in the compliance regime, to repond to opportunities provided by new technology, and to introduce measures to address the exploitation of migrant workers. Under the immigration act 2009 the new act, a visa is an authority for an individual to travel to, or stay in new zealand under the immigration act 1987 a visa only allowed you to travel to new zealand and a permit allowed you to stay. This list is part of government immigration instructions as described in section 22 of the immigration act 2009. Jul 20, 2009 latest news on the borders, citizenship and immigration act 2009.
If your visa has expired and youre now in new zealand unlawfully, one option is to apply for a visa as a special case under section 61 of the immigration act. Refugee or protection status to be determined under this act. Skilled migrant category removal of section 491 conditions if your resident visa was granted under the skilled migrant category with section 491 conditions imposed on this visa, you will need to meet the requirements stated when your resident visa was approved, before you can apply to have these conditions removed. Borders, citizenship and immigration act 2009 uk parliament.
Immigration act 2009 amendment bill immigration amendment bill 2020 covid19 response summary of proposed immigration changes. The information below relates to a report leading up to the introduction of immigration act 2009 amendments introduced as part of the new zealand intelligence and security bill regarding requirements on carriers to supply information on outbound travellers to enhance border security. This article examines the new humanitarian appeals provisions enacted in the immigration act. This includes information collected on this website, the nzeta new zealand electronic travel authority mobile app and in approved forms. Immigration act 2009 reprinted as at 7 december 2015 2. Teitiota applied for refugee status under part 5 of the immigration act 2009. Following agreement by both houses on the text of the bill it received royal assent on 21 july. Enforcing the immigration act 2009 employers and carriers enforcing the immigration act 2009 employers and carriers outlines the ministry of business, innovation and employments mbie approach to enforcing employer and carrier obligations under the immigration act. Lo ng term skill shortage list immigration new zealand. Cancellation of new zealand citizen s recognition as refugee or protected person. Furthermore, any involvement of the human rights commission in matters of immigration to new zealand would be removed part 11, clause 350. In 2009 new zealand introduced a new immigration act, which provided for a universal visa system similar to australias.
The immigration and protection tribunal ipt is an independent body that hears appeals from decisions made by immigration new zealand, including those of refugee and protection officers within the refugee status branch. Guide for resident and former resident visa holders inz 1176. This is generally a last resort its mainly intended for when youve tried all other channels for getting a visa. Applying for a visa as a special case section 61 visas. New zealands refugee quota programme new zealands refugee quota programme permanently increased to 1,000 places annually from july 2018. Inz operational manual immigration new zealand operational manual border entry 21 y2 arrivals and departures both passengers and carriers arriving in and departing from new zealand have responsibilities under the immigration act 2009, the immigration visa, entry permission, and related. This offence comes under section 352 of the immigration act 2009 the act. Occupational group occupation occupations are listed by anzsco australian and new zealand standard. Latest amendment to immigration act 2009 by immigration.
Immigration act 2009 new zealand education providers commit an offence if they allow, or continue to allow, students to study in new zealand knowing theyre not entitled to. The immigration act 2009 the act is the fundamental source of new zealand immigration law. Guide for resident and former resident visa holders inz. The immigration act 2009, which came into force in 2010, governs immigration in new zealand. New zealand s refugee quota programme new zealand s refugee quota programme permanently increased to. Immigration new zealand compliance function deportation. The human rights act 1993 hra prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, and national or ethnic origins, and the incitement of racial disharmony and racial harassment. Confidentiality as to the fact that a person is a claimant, a refugee, or a protected person, and as to the particulars relating to the persons claim or status, must at all times during and subsequent to the determination of the claim or other matter be maintained by. An official government website where you can read and download new zealand laws including the immigration act. The immigration act 2009 is predicated on managing individual applications, and its limited emergency provisions do not cover the unprecedented issues created by covid19.
Rights of children and young people new zealand human. This privacy statement applies to the collection, security and use of personal and other information by immigration new zealand inz. How and to what extent new policies may impact on them. The bill amends the immigration act 2009 the principal act to increase flexibility in immigration settings to ensure that the government can respond appropriately and efficiently to the covid19 pandemic whilst ensuring the safety of new zealanders and migrants who are currently in new zealand. It is an offence under the immigration act 2009 to employ a person who is not entitled to work in new zealand. There have been significant achievements and improvements since 2004. Cancellation of persons recognition as refugee or protected person other than new zealand citizen 147. Amendments designed to provide more flexibility in responding promptly to issues affecting large groups of people came into force today, 15 may 2020. Immigration and protection tribunal guide 5 making a. The following regulations support the immigration act 2009 immigration visa, entry permission, and related matters regulations 2010 include application. I, dermot ahern, minister for justice, equality and law reform, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the immigration act 2004 no.
Amend the immigration act 2009 to recognise the status of tangata whenua and our tikanga amend the citizenship act 1977 to incorporate upholding te tiriti o waitangi in the oath of citizenship eliminate immigration policies that discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or culture. Notice of the making of this statutory instrument was published in iris oifigiuil of 27th november, 2009. Act 2009, which governs immigration in new zealand. Immigration new zealand is part of the ministry of business, innovation and employment mbie. A residence class visa holder is liable for deportation if he or she is convicted, in new zealand or elsewhere, a of an offence for which the court has the power to impose imprisonment for a term of 3 months or more if the offence was committed at any time. One way for employers to avoid committing this offence is to check a persons entitlement to work through immigration new zealands online visaview system. Immigration act 2009 no 51, public act new zealand. About the immigration and protection tribunal the tribunal is an independent body that hears appeals about residence visas, refugee or protected person claims, and deportation. Application to tribunal for cancellation of new zealand citizen s recognition as refugee or protected person. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
Section 61 of the immigration act 2009 section 61 provides that the minister of immigration can grant a visa of any type to a person who is unlawfully in new zealand. The bill is the latest to seek to amend the law on immigration, asylum and nationality. Guide for resident and former resident visa holders march 2014 7 a list of countries new zealand has double tax agreements with can be found at. The new immigration act, which passed into law in 2009 replacing the 1987 act, is aimed to enhance border security and improve the efficiency of the immigration services. Amend the immigration act 2009 to recognise the status of tangata whenua and our tikanga amend the citizenship act 1977 to incorporate upholding te tiriti o waitangi in the oath of citizenship eliminate immigration policies that discriminate on. I authorise my representative to act on my behalf in all matters with the tribunal and receive all correspondence and documents relating to my appeal. Authority to act form form 8 new zealand ministry of justice. Immigration new zealands decision to issue deportation. Understand your obligations immigration new zealand. The new zealand immigration act 2009 will come into effect in november, bringing a number of changes to the new zealand immigration system.
Recognition of refugees selected outside new zealand. Immigration amendment bill no 2 new zealand parliament. Borders, citizenship and immigration act 2009 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 may 2020. New zealand is a party to both the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and its 1967 protocol refugee conventions. The principal act modernised and simplified the immigration system, ensured new zealands interests were better protected and advanced, ensured compliance with new zealands international obligations in a more transparent way, and established fair, firm and fast decisionmaking processes. Immigration act with its variations is a stock short title used for legislation in multiple countries relating to immigration the bill for an act with this short title will have been known as a immigration bill during its passage through parliament. The immigration advisers licensing act 2007 provides for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. In the 52nd new zealand parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 mps. Immigration act 2009 no 51 as at 29 october 2019, public. New zealand student visa part 4, immigration new zealand. Consistency with the new zealand bill of rights act 1990. United nations convention relating to the status of refugees 1951, articles 32. Changes to the immigration act 2009 anderson lloyd.
With media around the world focused, it seems, solely on the subject of the global pandemic covid19, it is easy to forget that life goes on and there is a general election in new zealand on 19 september 2020. Investment in new zealand you have been approved residence under the investor category and met any conditions imposed under section 491 of the immigration act 2009, or you. The minister of immigration is regulated by the immigration act 2009 and the immigration. However a new section under the immigration act 2009 includes a power for immigration new zealand to deport residents if they are convicted of an offence for which the court has the power to impose imprisonment for a term of 3 months or more within 2 years of obtaining residency or while on temporary visas. What to do if youre unlawfully in nz morrison kent. Section 392 of the immigration act 2009, which governs immigration in new zealand.
Jan 01, 2018 inz admitted that its officer had inferred from the circumstances that the complainant had been working. New changes brought by the immigration act 2009 of new. Rights of refugees new zealand human right commission. New zealand immigration laws provide a framework for us to manage immigration in a way that balances our national interests with our international obligations, protecting both new zealanders and migrants. Residents liable for deportation after criminal conviction. Immigration act 2009, ss 1292, 4, 14, 146, 162, 1643, 4. In the court of appeal of new zealand i te koti pira o aotearoa ca5802017 2018 nzca 188 between h ca5802017 appellant and refugee and protection officer respondent hearing. New zealand education providers commit an offence if they allow, or continue to allow, students to study in new zealand knowing theyre not entitled to. Immigration and protection tribunal guide 1 making a. Immigration and protection tribunal new zealand ministry of.
Deeming means that holders of residence visas, permits or rrvs will not have to do anything to obtain their new. An act to provide for customs functions to be exercisable by the secretary of state, the director of border revenue and officials designated by them. New zealand skilled worker category travel nigeria. Immigration new zealand is obligated to keep refugee and protection claims confidential under section 151 of the immigration act 2009. On friday last week, 1 may, justice minister andrew little released the complete and final version read more.
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