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Immigration Act 2009

Appeals, reviews, and other proceedings - Appeal from Tribunal and judicial review

250: Certain appeals and review proceedings to be treated as priority fixture

You could also call this:

“Courts will prioritise immigration appeals and reviews for non-citizens”

If you’re not a New Zealand citizen and you’re in New Zealand without permission, or if you have a temporary visa, the courts will treat any appeals or reviews about your case as very important. This means they will hear and decide on your case quickly, as if it’s a top priority. This rule applies to all courts in New Zealand. They will handle your case faster than they might handle other cases.

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Part 7 Appeals, reviews, and other proceedings
Appeal from Tribunal and judicial review

250Certain appeals and review proceedings to be treated as priority fixture

  1. All courts must hear and determine any appeal or review proceedings relating to the following persons as if the appeal or review had been granted a priority fixture:

  2. persons who are unlawfully in New Zealand:
    1. persons who are not New Zealand citizens and who hold temporary entry class visas.