International/Humanitarian Stream

The purpose of the International/Humanitarian stream is to fulfil New Zealand's obligations as a good international citizen. Included in this stream are United Nations mandated refugees who are approved under the annual Refugee Quota and asylum seekers who claim refugee or protection status in New Zealand. The categories in this stream are the:

• Refugee Family Support Category
• Pacific Access Category
• Samoan Quota Scheme
• Victims of family violence or
• various other special policies for specific countries

The client does not usually have any assets or income. To assess a client's entitlement to Young Parent Payment confirmation of the client's income declared on the application for permanent residence is required from Immigration New Zealand.

Note if the client has not resided continuously in New Zealand for two years since being granted permanent residence, Young Parent Payment on grounds of hardship may be considered and assets declared on their application for permanent residence must be included in the assessment.

Once confirmed, assess Young Parent Payment in the usual manner taking into account all other information provided by Immigration New Zealand.