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Tribunal Grants Goswami Resident Visa After Immigration Error

6/21/2026

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The tribunal ruled an Immigration New Zealand error caused Ms Goswami’s status, despite Immigration New Zealand’s claim her applications were assessed correctly, and granted her a resident visa.
The tribunal noted her husband met visitor sponsor criteria but was barred from partnership sponsorship after two prior sponsorships.
Medical evidence of stress led the tribunal to conclude that returning to India as a separated married woman would expose her to stigma.

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Story summary

The tribunal ruled an Immigration New Zealand error caused Ms Goswami’s status, despite Immigration New Zealand’s claim her applications were assessed correctly, and granted her a resident visa.
The tribunal noted her husband met visitor sponsor criteria but was barred from partnership sponsorship after two prior sponsorships.
Medical evidence of stress led the tribunal to conclude that returning to India as a separated married woman would expose her to stigma.