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R5.75 Status of people applying for a residence permit while in New Zealand

Immigration Act 1987 s 4(3)

The fact that a person has applied for a residence permit while in New Zealand does not:

  1. make that person's presence in New Zealand lawful; or
  2. give that person the right to remain in New Zealand while the application is considered; or
  3. give that person the right to apply for or be granted any other permit while the application is considered; or
  4. prevent that person being removed from New Zealand.

Effective 26/07/1999
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