A New Zealand-born teen threatened with deportation has mixed emotions, now that he's allowed to stay in the country. 

Daman Kumar faced deportation with his long-time overstayer parents to India, a country he'd never visited. 

Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has granted the 18 year-old a resident visa - but has ordered Kumar's parents to leave immediately. 

Kumar's lawyer, Alastair McClymont, says they're unlikely to be forced out any time soon. 

"Usually, you know, Immigration New Zealand are pretty good at talking to people in this sort of situation and trying to negotiate a voluntary departure." 

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A New Zealand-born teen threatened with deportation has mixed emotions, now that he's allowed to stay in the country.&nbsp;
Daman Kumar faced deportation with his long-time overstayer parents to India, a country he'd never visited.&nbsp;
Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has granted the 18 year-old a resident visa - but has ordered Kumar's parents to leave immediately.&nbsp;
Kumar's lawyer, Alastair McClymont, says they're unlikely to be forced out any time soon.&nbsp;
"Usually, you know, Immigration New Zealand are pretty good at talking to people in this sort of situation and trying to negotiate a voluntary departure."&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Alastair McClymont: immigration lawyer on Daman Kumar being granted New Zealand residency

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