H2.20 New Zealand residence the only reasonable solution (26/07/1999)

1. Principal applicants must show that the only reasonable solution to the serious physical and/or serious emotional harm is the grant of residence in New Zealand.
2. Visa and immigration officers must be satisfied that, on the balance of probabilities, the grant of residence is the only reasonable solution.

H2.20.1 Evidence that residence is the only reasonable solution

Principal applicants may submit any supporting documentation or information but must submit the following evidence:

1. a written statement from the principal applicant detailing the background to the circumstances on which the application is based and giving reasons why residence in New Zealand provides the only reasonable solution to the situation; and
2. 1. the medical or psychiatric reports specified in H2.10.5, containing all the information listed in H2.10.10, or
   2. other evidence specified by a visa or immigration officer as outlined in H2.10.15.

Effective 26/07/1999