Topic

Border control

This page contains different parts of laws about Border control, within the topic of Immigration and citizenship.

Important laws about Border control

Limited Partnerships Act 2008

What it means for an overseas business to be 'carrying on business' in New Zealand

105: Meaning of carrying on business

Parole Act 2002

People in prison might be let out early if they're going to be deported from New Zealand.

55: Offenders may be released early for deportation

Parole Act 2002

Releasing prisoners for deportation: when you can be let out of prison to be sent back to your home country

55A: Implementation of early release for deportation

Immigration Act 2009

Rules for entering and staying in New Zealand

Immigration Act 2009

This law's official name is the Immigration Act 2009

1: Title

Immigration Act 2009

When different parts of the Immigration Act 2009 take effect

2: Commencement

Immigration Act 2009

Explains how New Zealand manages immigration and balances national interests with individual rights

3: Purpose

Immigration Act 2009

Explains the meanings of important words and terms used in the Immigration Act 2009

4: Interpretation

Immigration Act 2009

How to count days for immigration applications and appeals

6: How periods of time to be calculated

Immigration Act 2009

Explanation of secret information and its use in immigration cases

7: Meaning of classified information and proceedings involving classified information

Immigration Act 2009

Explaining when visas or entry permissions are mistakenly granted

8: Meaning of granting visa or entry permission as result of administrative error

Immigration Act 2009

When non-citizens are considered to be in New Zealand illegally

9: Meaning of unlawfully in New Zealand (in relation to person who is not New Zealand citizen)

More laws about Border control

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