What happens if I'm on a work visa and I get fired?

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If you’re in New Zealand on a work visa, for which you need to have a job, and you’re legitimately dismissed, you have to leave the country. If you think you were dismissed unjustifiably, you should get legal help. You can also tell Immigration New Zealand - they can give you a temporary visa or change your visa conditions to let you stay in New Zealand while you take the personal grievance.
If you’re going to bring a personal grievance, make sure you sort out your visa early. If your current visa expires, you’ll be in New Zealand unlawfully and it might be hard to get another visa. Immigration New Zealand can prosecute an employer who has treated a migrant employee very badly.

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