Immigration tribunal grants residency to 84-year-old widow facing deportation

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5:50pm

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An 84-year-old widow has won an appeal to stay in New Zealand and avoid deportation to Iran. The Immigration and Protection Tribunal granted her residency because her son's national security work in New Zealand would prevent him from safely returning to live with her in Tehran.

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1. RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 4:31pm

   'Likely prove fatal': Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:42pm

   Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:50pm

   Immigration tribunal grants residence to 84-year-old facing deportation to Iran (opens in new tab)