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X5.5 Who may apply under transitional policy?

Immigration Act 1987 s 44

Applicants may apply once only under this policy, provided they:

  1. are lodging an application for a first, second or subsequent RRV, and:
    1. were granted residence permits before 30 October 1995 or in reliance on residence visas issued before 30 October 1995; or
    2. arrived in New Zealand lawfully to live permanently in New Zealand at any time before 2 April 1974 and are considered to hold a residence permit; and
  2. held a residence permit at a time which was a minimum of 2 years before the current application for an RRV.

Effective 26/07/99

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