Section 169 — Immigration Act 2009: Effect of being liable for deportation

169 Effect of being liable for deportation (1) A person liable for deportation may not— (a) apply for a visa, if he or she is unlawfully in New Zealand; or (b) apply for a further visa of a different class or type, if he or she currently holds a visa. (2) However, the Minister or an immigration officer may, in his or her absolute discretion, grant a visa of a different class or type to a person to whom subsection (1)(b) applies. (3) While a person is liable for deportation, the processing of any application by the person for a visa of a different class or type must be suspended. (4) While a person is liable for deportation, the processing of any application by the person for the grant of New Zealand citizenship under section 8 of the Citizenship Act 1977 or section 7(1)(b)(ii) of the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 must be suspended.