CAPRS co-founder and former co-director Professor Jay Marlowe says New Zealand’s Refugee Family Support Category (RFSC) visa system is not “irreparably broken,” but it does need reform to ensure fairer and more practical access to family reunification. He emphasizes that the lengthy and uncertain process places significant emotional and psychological strain on refugees trying to bring loved ones to safety. Professor Marlowe points to research showing that reuniting families leads to stronger long-term outcomes—socially, emotionally, and economically—and urges a review of the RFSC to better reflect these benefits. Professor Marlowe also co-authored Reuniting Families: A Path Forward for Aotearoa New Zealand, a report on the RFSC, with the Red Cross. Read the full article on RNZ: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/567713/a-never-ending-visa-queue-for-refugees