How to get successful character waiver from INZ?

At finding the action was not intentional, INZ should have undertaken an assessment for a character waiver, allowing the applicant to explain themselves. If you do not meet the good character threshold and must request a character waiver from Immigration NZ, please reach out to receive our professional assistance today.

When does immigration consider a character waiver request?

However, immigration will not consider character waiver requests if you have character issues described in section 15 or 16 of the Immigration Act 2009. When immigration makes a decision about whether you are eligible to be granted a character waiver, it takes into account things like:

When to apply for a character waiver in New Zealand?

Whether the applicant’s potential contribution to New Zealand will be significant. If your case falls into any of the above cases and you receive a PPI (Potentially Prejudicial Information) letter from your case officer, you must prepare to meet the character requirement by applying for Character Waiver.

Can a person with serious character issues get a visa?

People with serious character issues can’t be granted any visa or entry permission, except in very special circumstances. People with other character issues must have the good character requirement waived before they can be granted residence. You can’t be granted a visa if you: have ever been removed, excluded or deported from any country.

When to apply for a character waiver for immigration?

If your case falls into any of the above cases and you receive a PPI (Potentially Prejudicial Information) letter from your case officer, you must prepare to meet the character requirement by applying for Character Waiver. Immigration Trust will be happy to assist you if you decide to engage with our firm.

How does a character waiver work in New Zealand?

A character waiver is a special consideration from INZ that renders you exempt from the good character requirement that all other applicants must meet when being considered for a New Zealand visa. How do I apply for a character waiver?

Can a person refuse a New Zealand visa on character grounds?

In support of any application by another person for a New Zealand visa (or a permit under the Immigration Act 1987), has made any statement or provided any information, evidence or submission that was false, misleading, or forged. An immigration officer must not automatically decline residence class visa applications on character grounds.