01Which family relationships qualify?
The applicant's own dependent child qualifies (the applicant must be the child's parent): aged 19 or younger with no children of their own, or aged 20 to 24 with an eligible resident visa application. An adopted child qualifies only if the adoption is recognised under New Zealand law.
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
The supporting parent must be a New Zealand citizen or resident.
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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
The child must be single and financially dependent on the parent. The official source does not state the documents needed to prove the relationship.
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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
The parent must support the child financially or arrange an acceptable sponsor. The official source does not state the required amount.
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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 9 months and study at school or a tertiary institution for up to 3 months. The official source does not state the application process or a path to longer-term status.
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Limits of the record- This answer covers only the cited part of the approved question; see the official route page for remaining conditions.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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