C3.5 Who may make a claim for refugee or protection status

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss 132, 163

1. People, other than those to whom C3.10 applies, who are in New Zealand either lawfully or unlawfully may make a claim for refugee or protection status.
2. A resident or permanent resident who has been served with a deportation liability notice or is named in an Order in Council certifying the person constitutes a threat or risk to security may make a claim for refugee or protection status.

Effective 29/11/2010