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New Zealand passes tough new immigration laws targeting crime, asylum abuse, and public safety.
New Zealand is introducing the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to strengthen immigration enforcement amid concerns over crime, asylum abuse, and public safety.
The legislation extends deportation eligibility to 20 years for serious offenses committed before or after arrival, allows criminal convictions to influence refugee status decisions, and targets bad-faith asylum claims, including those involving political provocation or missed appointments.
It also removes appeal rights for visitor visa holders and blocks reapplication after withdrawing asylum claims.
The reforms aim to enhance accountability, protect national security, and maintain system integrity while upholding international obligations.
The bill will undergo parliamentary review, with a first reading expected soon.
Nueva Zelanda aprueba nuevas y duras leyes de inmigración dirigidas a la delincuencia, el abuso de asilo y la seguridad pública.