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New Zealand Immigration Law is a team of experienced lawyers and advisors who navigate the complexities of visa applications for individuals and businesses, including work visas, partnerships, residence and more.
Our team of immigration specialists with collectively over 62 years of experience possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of New Zealand's immigration system. We leverage this expertise to guide businesses and migrants through the process seamlessly, ensuring a successful outcome and entry to New Zealand.
After working in the sector for 13 years, NZIL was founded by Aaron Martin, starting as a solo practice contracting to other law firms and assisting individual clients.
Aaron Martin then joined Turner Hopkins as a Senior Associate, temporarily pausing NZIL’s independent practice.
Re-established NZIL as an independent law firm, opening the first office in West Auckland and beginning to steadily grow from there.
Launched New Zealand Immigration and Recruitment, expanding services with a team of advisers to meet a broader range of client needs.
Our Approach
We break down the complexities of the immigration process into easy-to-follow information, empowering you to navigate your New Zealand journey with confidence.
We have created a directory of our recommended consultants and service suppliers for any other help you may need in New Zealand. These are businesses we have worked with that specialise in migrant needs.
NZ Jobs Search is a recruitment company focused on helping job seekers and employers find the right match. It’s their goal to make the search for jobs in New Zealand as simple as possible and allow employers to find the right talent for their business.
With over 20 years’ experience, Alvarium's proven approach to investment advice has allowed clients to make considered decisions about their wealth.
Alvarium are perfectly placed to assist migrants with acceptable investment portfolios to meet their visa conditions.
Working for you with forward looking advice.
Spratt Financial Services offer lending advice tailored to your unique personal situation. Spratt Financial Services help with mortgage and business lending advice using all of the major banks available as well as second tier financiers.
Davenports Law is a law firm dedicated to providing professional, crafted legal advice, for peace of mind. Specialising in Trust Law, Commercial Law, Property Law and Employment Law. Their focus is on the individual needs of every client by consistently providing innovative and practical business-minded solutions, presented in a down to earth and common-sense manner, resulting in successful outcomes.
Crockers Property Management is a professional and accredited company specialising in managing rental properties throughout Auckland.
If you have a rental property you need looked after, or are a tenant looking to rent a property, reach out to Crockers Property Management.
Relocating to or from New Zealand can significantly impact your personal tax situation, as New Zealand offers preferential tax treatment for new migrants. Baucher Consulting frequently assist newcomers in understanding their tax obligations and opportunities, and we advise seeking guidance before arrival to fully optimise these benefits.
Mark Donovan is a specialist in employment law and civil litigation. Mark is available to give clear advice about employment law problems and to assist in the prevention and resolution of employment-related, and other civil, disputes.
William Buck are accountants and advisors with over 125 years of experience, offering comprehensive accounting and advisory services across New Zealand and Australia. Their integrated service model provides clients with access to specialists in Business Advisory, Tax, and Audit & Assurance, offering solutions for all financial needs.
Principal Lawyer (NZIL)
Bachelor of Laws (Auckland University); Admitted Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand; Admitted Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New South Wales (Australia)
Immigration Lawyer (NZIL)
Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Commerce; Graduate Certificate in New Zealand Immigration Advice. 법학, 회계학, 뉴질랜드 이민법 학위.
Immigration Adviser (NZIR)
Master of Science in Drug Development and Drug Discovery; Post Graduate Diploma in Global Studies in Education; Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy; Graduate Diploma in NZ Immigration Advice
No, we do not provide any job-seeker assistance. We do however partner with New Zealand Job Search which you can learn more about here.
Depending on your circumstances, the process of obtaining a visa through NZIL can take anywhere between a few weeks to a few months. Each case is different. It also depends on which type of visa you are applying for. When you work with us, we will always provide a clear guideline on how long it will take. For more information, visit the processing times page on Immigration New Zealand’s website.
Generally speaking, it will be cheaper to apply for a visa through Immigration New Zealand. However, if you have filled the forms out incorrectly or have failed to supply the required documents, your application could be rejected or even declined. The procedure for applying for a visa is complex – and rife with potential pitfalls. This is why an immigration lawyer can benefit your case. When you submit a visa application, an immigration officer will evaluate your documentation to assess whether you meet the criteria. Applicants often submit incomplete documentation or fail to make a clear and compelling case that will satisfy the applicable rules. For more information about what an immigration lawyer can do for you, check out our services.
Fees depend on case type and complexity and are tailored to a client's situation. This is because our services are personal to the client, and the time it takes to resolve their concerns can vary. For specific fee estimates or quotes we invite you to speak to us in more detail about your case so we can give you an indication of our costs.
No. We can only follow best practice and provide you with the information and support you need to be able to submit a complete and relevant application that fulfils the criteria set out by Immigration New Zealand policy. If we doubt that your case will succeed, we will advise you of the reasons why. And if we don’t think you should apply, we will let you know.
