Immigration NZ cancels transgender woman’s visitor visa, denies entry at gate
A 27-year-old transgender woman had her visitor visa cancelled and was denied boarding for a flight from Santiago to Auckland.
A 27-year-old transgender woman was denied entry to New Zealand after Immigration NZ cancelled her visitor visa at the gate before her flight from Santiago to Auckland. She had planned to visit her uncle, who had recently moved to New Zealand, marking the first visit from a family member since his relocation.
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Immigration NZ cancels transgender woman’s visitor visa, denies entry at gate for Santiago-Auckland flight
The 27yo planned to be the first family member to visit her uncle since he moved to NZ.