You’re in New Zealand on a work visa and it’s about to expire. You’ve heard horror stories of people being deported for not having the right paperwork, so you’re worried about what could happen if you don’t renew your visa.
You know that you need to renew your visa, but you’re not sure what the process is and you’re worried that you might make a mistake that could lead to deportation.
We’ve got your back. At NZ Migration Help we know the process inside out and we’ll help make the renewal process as easy as possible for you. We’ll guide you through every step of the way and make sure that everything is done correctly so that you don’t have to worry about deportation.
When can you be Deported?
There are a number of reasons why you may be liable for deportation from New Zealand. Some of these include:
- If your visa expires and you don’t renew it
- If you overstay your visa by more than 28 days
- If you work without a valid work visa
- If you study without a valid student visa
- If you breach the conditions of your visa
- If you commit a crime
- If you are deemed to be a risk to national security
What Happens if you're Liable for Deportation?
If you’re liable for deportation, you’ll be given a notice of intention to deport. This notice will state the reasons why you’re being deported and will give you 14 days to appeal the decision.
If you decide to appeal, your case will be heard by the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. The Tribunal will then make a decision on whether or not you should be deported.
If the Tribunal decides that you should be deported, you’ll be given a date by which you must leave New Zealand. You may also be required to surrender your passport and any other travel documents that you have.
If you don’t leave New Zealand by the specified date, you may be forcibly removed from the country.
What can you do if you're Facing Deportation?
If you’re facing deportation, the first thing you should do is seek legal advice. At NZ Migration Help, we can help you to understand your options and will work with you to try and find a way for you to stay in New Zealand.
We can help you to lodge an appeal with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal and will represent you at your hearing. We’ll do everything we can to try and keep you in New Zealand and will work with you every step of the way.
If you’re facing deportation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today. We’re here to help. Book a consultation with us now.