Daman Kumar
Daman Kumar is a New Zealand-born teenager facing deportation to India due to his family's immigration status. He has lived in New Zealand his entire life and feels a deep connection to the country, expressing a desire to start university and contribute to society. Daman has appealed to immigration authorities for the chance to remain in New Zealand, highlighting his lack of connections to India and the challenges he would face if forced to relocate.
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Daman Kumar is an 18-year-old who was granted residency after his case went public.
Auckland family plead for compassion amid proposed deportation to Tonga
New Zealand· 2025-03-06
Daman Kumar was facing deportation despite living in New Zealand all his life and was eventually granted residency.
18-year-old Daman Kumar, who was facing deporation despite living in New Zealand all his life, granted residencyNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
Daman Kumar wants immigration officials to allow him to remain in New Zealand so he can start university and continue to contribute to society.
Deportation of NZ-born teen on hold as minister reviews caseNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
Daman Kumar is appealing to immigration officials to allow him to remain in New Zealand, which he considers home.
New Zealand-born teen facing deportation to India appeals to authorities to stayNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
