01Which family relationships qualify?
An adopted child may visit before New Zealand citizenship is confirmed.
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
The adoptive parent must be a New Zealand citizen.
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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
The adoption must be recognised under New Zealand immigration law and citizenship must have been applied for. The official source does not state the documents needed to prove the adoption.
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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
Health, living-funds and departure requirements may be waived for the child.
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How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
The child may stay up to 6 months before citizenship is confirmed and may study for up to 3 months. The official source does not state the application process.
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