Petition request
That the House of Representatives urge the Government to allow international students with valid visas, who have already paid their 2020 study fees, to enter New Zealand and pursue their studies.
Petition reason
International students have waited all year and we are still told the border is closed. Recently, the Government announced an exception that allows some postgraduate students to enter the country. I believe this should be extended to others who have paid their fees. My living costs have been refunded but not my tuition fees. How can I face my parents? I do not know what I can do or who I can talk to about this. I believe many international students are depressed and frustrated by it.
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| Number of signatures: | 588 |
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| Date presented: | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Considered by: | Petitions |
| SC Report(s): | 07 May 2021 (Interim) |
| 09 Aug 2021 (Final) | |
| Presenting member: | Dr James McDowall |
| Closing date: | 10 Dec 2020 |