Why Use an Immigration Lawyer?
Reasons to Use an Immigration Lawyer
By law, you don’t need an immigration lawyer in New Zealand to process a visa or residency application, but if your case is complicated, having an immigration lawyer on your team will make the process smoother. You may only have one chance at your application being approved.
An immigration lawyer can improve the chances that your visa or residency application will succeed. We will work to make sure your file is treated properly by the authorities, and if it isn’t, we will litigate on your behalf. Our role is to be your representative on your case.
In New Zealand it is illegal to give immigration advice unless you hold a licence or are exempted. This applies to offshore advisers, as well as those located in New Zealand.
We ensure that the information on the vast number of application forms is correct, supporting evidence is supplied, and we present a detailed submission with your application in which we address every single aspect of the applicable law, regulations and procedures pertinent to your case. We take care of the barrage of communication and queries after a visa application is lodged with INZ – mostly due to changes in circumstances or regulations.
Immigration lawyers know the law, the complexities involved in an immigration application, and we know how to best prepare and present your case to Immigration New Zealand.
It is not mandatory to have an immigration lawyer, but we are trained to deal with any legal issues which may arise in the application process: fraud, employment, criminal, commercial and corporate matters. As immigration specialists, we ensure that you apply for the right visa, and we prepare your case so you have the best possible opportunity for a visa grant.
