16/08/2026
A CONVICTION FROM MORE THAN 30 YEARS AGO CAME BACK DURING HIS NEW ZEALAND VISA APPLICATION
Our client from Fiji had an old criminal conviction dating back more than 30 years.
He understood from advice received in Fiji that the conviction was no longer relevant and answered “No” when asked about previous convictions on his New Zealand visa application.
But when his police record was obtained, the conviction was still there.
That was the beginning of his Character Waiver journey.
He later obtained a New Zealand work visa and built his life here with his family.
But when he applied for New Zealand residence, the character issue had to be addressed again.
His biggest question was:
“Will my residence still be approved?”
His residence application was ultimately APPROVED. ✅
If you have an old conviction or a previous character issue, don't assume it will disappear from your immigration history.
📖 Read our guide: New Zealand Character Waivers – What Fiji Applicants Need to Know
👉 https://www.victorianlawyers.co.nz/post/new-zealand-character-waivers
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New Zealand Immigration Lawyers
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