Business and backpackers are teaming up to persuade the Minister of Immigration to extend their visas through the upcoming harvest season.
The dairy farming industry is about to begin its busiest time of the year.
"This will provide some immediate relief and certainty for migrants."
She and her family flew back to Brazil after tragedy struck.
Arrivals and departures dropped from 1.2 million last April to just 38,000 this April.
More help is being considered by the Government, says the Immigration Minister.
Boochani has been in New Zealand since November and he is believed to have applied for asylum.
"We have to be able to open for the July semester start."
The border is currently closed to all but citizens and residents.
