Section 206 — Immigration Act 2009: Who may appeal to Tribunal on humanitarian grounds

206 Who may appeal to Tribunal on humanitarian grounds (1) The following persons may appeal to the Tribunal on humanitarian grounds against their liability for deportation: (a) a person liable for deportation under section 154 on the grounds of being unlawfully in New Zealand: (b) a temporary visa holder or interim visa holder liable for deportation under section 155 , 156 , or 157 : (c) a resident or permanent resident liable for deportation under section 155 , 156 , 158 , 159 , 160 , or 161 : (d) a person liable for deportation under section 162 . (2) No person may appeal to the Tribunal on humanitarian grounds— (a) against any liability for deportation arising from the expiry or cancellation of a limited visa; or (b) if he or she is a person to whom section 210(2) or 216(2) applies; or (c) whose liability for deportation arises by way of a deportation order under section 163 . (3) No person may appeal to the Tribunal on humanitarian grounds against his or her liability for deportation if the person has— (a) failed to lodge a humanitarian appeal at the same time as lodging an appeal in relation to a claim or a subsequent claim, where he or she is required to do so under this Act; or (b) had a humanitarian appeal heard by the Tribunal in relation to a claim or a subsequent claim.