My mother’s (PR) application handed in November2011. Her nine months visitor visa expired soon. My question is Will her PR application can continue processin nz or her application will be sent back to China? Does anyone in similar situation? In the Immigration office website, it say that "My residence is still in process, but my temporary visa will expire soon.Lodging a residence application does not mean you can let your temporary class visa expire.
You must be on a valid visa at all times while in NZ. If your temporary visa expires while your residence is in process, you are liable for deportation.
Because of this, the processing of your residence application would have to be suspended under section 169 (3) of the Immigration Act 2009 until you rectify your status, as per the options below.
Your options are to:
- obtain a further temporary class visa to remain in NZ longer, or
- depart NZ and wait for your resident visa decision offshore (please advise your immigration officer of your contact details in this case).
To obtain a further visa, you must meet the current policy requirements of the visa type you wish to apply for. Please refer to the visit, study and work sections of our website for more information.
You may also refer to the Related Questions listed below, for specific information on extending temporary class visas. "
Thank you.
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