Sometimes Immigration matters can turn complex and need special attention, situations like:

• Reconsideration of the declined application
• Section 61 Request
• Special Direction
• Appeal-Immigration and Protection Tribunal
• Medical Waiver
• Character Waiver

Section 61 Request

Holding a valid visa while in New Zealand is a basic requirement except for Citizens, though every migrant’s endeavours to maintain their lawful status in New Zealand, sometimes thing can get out of hand. People can become unlawful often through no fault of their own, being victims of circumstance or misguidance. If you do not hold a valid visa your options are very limited and one of the options to regularise your immigration status in New Zealand is Section 61 request.

Any type of visa can be granted under Section 61, and we specialise in preparing high quality, detailed and robust Section 61 requests to advocate for our clients and try our best to plead their case to the appropriate decision-maker.

Reconsideration

Unlike a residence class visa, If your Temporary visa application is declined you do not have the right to appeal. If you are eligible, you can apply for reconsideration of your temporary visa application

Ministerial Intervention/Special Direction

In some exceptional situations, the only way in which to try and achieve the desired outcome is to approach the Minister of Immigration or one of their delegates. This requires a special direction or ministerial intervention request.

Complex issues also include:

• Complaint to the Ombudsman’s Office
• The exception to the instructions
• Requesting or changing the existing information under Privacy Act 2020
• Medical Waiver
• Character waiver