F4.5 Evidential requirements for parent relationships (26/07/1999)

Immigration Act 1987 s 13B(3)(e)
Immigration Regulations 1999 regs 4(1)(e) and (h), 4(2)(a) and (b), 10(1)(e) and (i), 10(2)(a) and (b)

The items listed in F4.5.1 to F4.5.15 below are examples of relevant evidence: other documents may also be relevant.

F4.5.1 Evidence of relationship of parent(s) to children

1. Evidence of 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.

F4.5.5 Evidence of sponsorship

Evidence is a Sponsorship Form for Residence in New Zealand completed by the sponsor at a New Zealand branch office of the NZIS, which:

1. confirms that the sponsor is a New Zealand citizen or resident; and
2. contains the undertakings required (see F4.1.30), and is endorsed with the official seal of the NZIS.

F4.5.10 Evidence of immigration status of sponsors

1. Evidence that sponsors are New Zealand citizens may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a valid New Zealand passport, or
   • a Certificate of New Zealand Citizenship, or
   • a recent official statement of citizenship from the Department of Internal Affairs, or
   • a New Zealand birth certificate.
2. Evidence that sponsors are New Zealand residents may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of:
   • a current New Zealand residence permit or returning resident's visa in their passport or travel document, or
   • a valid Australian passport.

F4.5.15 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 residence permit
   • letters or other documents showing that permanent 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 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 New Zealand.

Effective 26/07/1999