Immigration & Protection Tribunal case law
Judgments from the Immigration & Protection Tribunal with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Tribunal Grants 12-Month Work Visa to Vietnamese Appellant Due to Exploitation and Family Hardship
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal allowed a humanitarian appeal by a Vietnamese worker against deportation. The claimant faced severe psychological trauma due to exploitation in New Zealand, including physical assault on her mother and significant debt. The Tribunal granted a temporary work visa based on exceptional circumstances.
Immigration & Protection Tribunal Denies Refugee Status to Indian Family in Z Town
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal dismissed an appeal by individuals seeking refugee and protected person status due to threats from a person. The tribunal found insufficient evidence that these threats posed a serious risk of harm, thus rejecting the claims for protection under international conventions.
Tribunal dismisses humanitarian appeal for deportation from New Zealand
A worker who became unlawfully present in New Zealand after his visa expired appealed to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal on humanitarian grounds. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding no exceptional circumstances that would make deportation unjust or unduly harsh for the appellant.
Tribunal Grants 12-Month Work Visa to Woman Facing Deportation
An Immigration and Protection Tribunal has allowed a deportation appeal on humanitarian grounds for an individual who became unlawfully present in New Zealand after their work visa expired. The Tribunal granted the appellant a temporary work visa to process her residency application, considering exceptional circumstances that would make her removal unjust or unduly harsh.
Tribunal Rejects Humanitarian Appeal Against Deportation for Truck Driver from Jammu
An Indian a person's humanitarian appeal to avoid deportation from New Zealand was rejected by the Immigration & Protection Tribunal. The Tribunal found that there were no exceptional circumstances justifying his stay in New Zealand, despite claims of risk from a a person-linked individual in India.
Applicant's Residence Application Rejected for Lack of Skilled Employment Offer in New Zealand
A person seeking residency in New Zealand through the Skilled Migrant category must provide proof of a job offer or current employment by the end of their deferral period. In this case, the claimant did not secure such evidence within the required timeframe and was therefore denied residence.
Tribunal Recognises Claimant as Refugee in Caste and Ethnicity Case from Z City
Tribunal dismisses appeal for refugee status in India case
A person appealed for refugee and a person status in New Zealand after facing harassment and an assault in India due to their religion. However, the Tribunal dismissed the appeal as there was insufficient evidence of a real chance of persecution or serious harm.
Tribunal Grants Resident Visas to Siblings After Allowing Appeals Against Deportation
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal allowed appeals by two a person against their deportation, granting them resident visas. The decision was based on exceptional humanitarian circumstances that would make deportation unjust or unduly harsh, considering factors such as family ties and the public interest.
Tribunal Grants Resident Visa to 62-Year-Old Man with Family Ties in New Zealand
A Tuvaluan national appealed against their deportation liability on humanitarian grounds, arguing they faced physical harm and inadequate access to food, water, and medical care if returned to Tuvalu. The Tribunal agreed, allowing the appeal due to exceptional circumstances and public interest considerations.
Immigration and Protection Tribunal Rejects Appeal for Refugee Status
A person appealed a decision denying them refugee or protected status in New Zealand, citing risks from supporting Khalistan and family disputes over an engagement break-up. The Immigration & Protection Tribunal rejected their appeal due to lack of credible evidence showing they face serious harm if returned home.
Tribunal Overturns Immigration New Zealand's Residence Application Decision
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal ruled that Immigration New Zealand's decision to refuse a residence application was incorrect due to procedural unfairness. The case involved a a person who had been in a relationship for over two years but experienced a brief separation, leading to concerns about the stability of their partnership.
Tribunal Rejects Second Refugee Status Claim for Lack of Significant Change
A person seeking refugee status in New Zealand appealed against an earlier refusal, but their second appeal was dismissed by the Immigration & Protection Tribunal as they could not prove significant changes in circumstances since their first claim. The court ruled that past events do not count towards establishing new grounds for a claim.
Tribunal Rejects Refugee Status Claim for Persecution Risk in Uttarakhand
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal dismissed an appeal by someone seeking refugee and a person status from New Zealand. They found that the claimant faced no significant threat if returning to India, as their family conflict did not rise to the level of persecution or serious harm.
Tribunal Grants Seven-Month Work Visa to Appellant Facing Deportation Due to Exceptional Circumstances
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal allowed an appeal by a non-resident against deportation on humanitarian grounds. The appellant faced ongoing medical treatment and legal proceedings in New Zealand, leading the Tribunal to find it unjust or unduly harsh for them to be deported at this time.
Family's Humanitarian Appeals for Deportation Dismissed, Deportation Delayed Three Months
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal rejected an appeal for humanitarian grounds to avoid deportation. Despite arguments about family safety and mental health issues in New Zealand, the Tribunal did not find these circumstances exceptional enough to prevent deportation.
Tribunal dismisses appeal for lack of significant change in circumstances
In this case, the Immigration & Protection Tribunal dismissed an appellant's appeal for lack of significant change in circumstances since a previous claim. The Tribunal found that the new information did not show a substantial worsening of the situation to warrant reconsideration.
Tribunal Rejects Humanitarian Appeal for Welder from Mumbai
Immigration Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over Debt Collection Harassment in Mumbai
The Immigration & Protection Tribunal dismissed an individual's application for refugee and a person status due to lack of evidence showing a significant risk of persecution or serious harm upon return to their home country. The decision highlights the high threshold required to establish such claims under New Zealand law.
Applicant's Appeal Dismissed for Failing Income Threshold in Immigration Case
A skilled worker's appeal to gain residency in New Zealand was rejected because their salary did not meet the required income threshold set by Immigration New Zealand. The Tribunal confirmed that the applicant needed to earn at least twice the median wage to be eligible for residence under the Skilled Migrant category.