---
title: "Prepare an Immigration and Protection Tribunal appeal"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law/draft-a-merits-review-statement-of-facts-and-grounds/new-zealand"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A30-T1-R8-NZ"
practice_area: "Immigration & Migration Law"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NZ"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Prepare an Immigration and Protection Tribunal appeal

> Reconcile the decision, the deadline and the evidence already filed.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law/draft-a-merits-review-statement-of-facts-and-grounds/new-zealand  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

Site index for agents: https://ailawframework.com/llms.txt

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Immigration & Migration Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Reconcile the decision, the deadline and the evidence already filed. |
| What the lawyer must review | Confirm the appeal is for the IPT (residence, refugee/protection or deportation) Check the IPT is listed in the court AI guidelines Do not use the ART; judicial review is in the High Court |
| Written for | New Zealand |
| Applies to | [Draft a merits-review statement of facts and grounds](https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law/draft-a-merits-review-statement-of-facts-and-grounds.md) |

## Checking plan

- What the AI does: Reconcile the decision, the deadline and the evidence already filed.
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 September 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## Notes

- Differs from Australia: the appeal goes to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, not an ART migration review.
- Residence appeals are generally being determined 10 to 12 months after receipt, on the Ministry of Justice page read on 23 September 2026. Confirm current timing on that page.

## Sources

- [Immigration and Protection Tribunal](https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/immigration/immigration-and-protection/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Immigration Act 2009](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2009/51/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Courts of New Zealand: GenAI guidelines — Lawyers (7 December 2023)](https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/6-Going-to-Court/practice-directions/practice-guidelines/all-benches/20231207-GenAI-Guidelines-Lawyers.pdf) (checked 2026-09-23)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*