01Which family relationships qualify?
A parent or legal guardian may live with and care for a child holding a current New Zealand student visa.
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
The child must hold a current New Zealand student visa.
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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
The applicant must be the child's parent or legally recognised guardian; grandparents and other relatives do not qualify unless legally recognised. The official source does not state the documents needed to prove parenthood or guardianship.
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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
The applicant needs NZD $1,000 per month, or NZD $400 if accommodation is prepaid.
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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 visa lasts while the child studies, up to the validity of the child's student visa; only one parent or legal guardian can hold it at a time. The official source does not state the application process or whether the holder may work or study.
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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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