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Section 8 subpart (2) f - Citizenship Act 1977

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From: Surinder Singh

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

I need the following information for learning purposes.

It is a requirement of citizenship application that applicants must show their intentions to continue living in New Zealand after the grant of citizenship. Section 8, subpart (2) f of the Citizenship Act 1977 states the following:

"that the applicant intends, if granted New Zealand citizenship, either—
(i) to continue to reside in New Zealand; or
(ii) to enter into or continue in Crown service under the New Zealand Government, or service under an international organisation of which the New Zealand Government is a member, or service in the employment of a person, company, society, or other body of persons resident or established in New Zealand."

In the above-mentioned section 8 (2) f (ii), what is the meaning of "service in the employment of a person, company, society, or other body of persons resident or established in New Zealand."
Does that mean the applicant can prove their intentions to live in New Zealand if they work for any New Zealand employer?

Please help me to understand this section of the Act.

Yours faithfully,
Surinder Singh

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Tçnâ koe Surinder,

Thank you for your Official Information Act (Act) request received by the
Department of Internal Affairs (Department) on 3 April 2024.  

You requested –

What is the meaning of "service in the employment of a person, company,
society, or other body of persons resident or established in New Zealand.”

Does that mean the applicant can prove their intentions to live in New
Zealand if they work for any New Zealand employer?

In response to your request, I can provide you with the following
information.

I can advise that this information is available on the Department’s
website and is provided here  [1]Citizenship Guidance Document February
2023 (dia.govt.nz)

Therefore, I must refuse your request under section 18(d) of the Act; that
the information requested is publicly available.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

 

Krystle Courtier| Official Correspondence Co-ordinator
Te Pâhekoheko, Kâwai ki te iwi | Operations, Service Delivery and
Operations

Te Tari Taiwhenua  The Department of Internal Affairs
[3]www.dia.govt.nz

 

 

 

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