C7.15 Notice of final determination on loss of refugee status (01/10/1999)

Immigration (Refugee Processing) Regulations 1999 reg 13

1. If a refugee status officer has notified a person of their intention to make a determination involving loss of refugee status, the officer must notify the person in writing of the officer's final decision on the determination, and the reasons for that decision.
2. If the decision was to make a determination that involves loss of refugee status, at the same time as notifying the person of the decision the officer must notify the claimant in writing of:
   1. their right to appeal the decision by filing with the RSAA a written notice of appeal, which must contain:
      • a current address in New Zealand at which they may be contacted; and
      • a current residential address; and
   2. the time limits within which to appeal; and
   3. the address where an appeal may be filed; and
   4. if they have not already been interviewed by a refugee status officer for the purpose of determining the issue relating to the loss of refugee status, their right to an interview before the RSAA if they appeal.
3. Notification must be made, to the last address or facsimile number supplied by the person, by:
   1. personal service; or
   2. registered post; or
   3. facsimile copy.

Effective 01/10/1999