Immigration
Information Hub
Clear, practical advice and resources to help you navigate the immigration process confidently.
Whether relocating talent, establishing a business presence, or embarking on a new life in New Zealand, navigating immigration law requires clear guidance and expert support.
Our Immigration Information Hub brings together essential information and practical resources to help you through the process.
Explore our key areas
Corporate Immigration
Manage recruitment and visa compliance with expert advice tailored to businesses of all sizes.
Understand employer obligations, reduce risks, and ensure smooth onboarding of skilled workers.
Individual Immigration
Get clear information on visas, health and character requirements, and pathways to residence.
Whether you’re planning short-term work, study, or permanent settlement, find the resources you need.
How we can help
Corporate Immigration: Immigration law can be complex for employers. Our specialists assist with recruitment and visa management, help you meet compliance requirements, and guide you through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) accreditation process
- Individual Immigration: Planning your move to New Zealand? We advise on temporary and permanent visa options, explain health and character criteria, and support you throughout your immigration journey.
- Why use an Immigration Lawyer? Our nationwide team provides practical, tailored advice that helps you avoid common pitfalls, reduce delays and refusals, and navigate New Zealand’s immigration system with confidence.
Our Corporate Immigration Resources
- The Importance of Being Compliant – Understanding your business’ immigration obligations
- Employer Accreditation – A breakdown of the steps and criteria for becoming accredited employer under the AEWV scheme, New Zealand’s primary employment-based visa system.
- Renewing your Business’ Accreditation
- Corporate Immigration – Visas for Business and Work Travellers
- Understanding Job Checks – Your gateway to hiring migrant workers
Our Individual Immigration Resources
Health Requirements – What you need to know about medical checks, how they’re assessed, and how to prepare for visa health requirements.
Character Requirements – Learn about police certificates, good character assessments, and how they impact your visa application.
Applying for a New Zealand Visa – FAQs – Common questions answered, from application timelines to document requirements.
Pathways to Residence – An overview of the different routes to permanent residency in New Zealand, including skilled migrant, partnership, and investor categories.
- New Zealand Citizenship– An overview of the different types of citizenship, including by birth, by descent, and by grant, and the key requirements for obtaining citizenship by grant.
- Appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal – An overview of appeal rights, procedures, and timelines for challenging declined residence applications or deportation decisions, with guidance on how we can assist throughout the process.
- New Zealand’s Business Investor Visa – A summary of the new visa pathway opening November 2025, enabling experienced businesspeople to gain residence by purchasing and operating an existing New Zealand business.
- Pets Immigrating to New Zealand – Cats and Dogs
Our Events
Stay informed and connected. We host regular immigration seminars and webinars for employers, HR teams, and individuals navigating the visa process.
Check out our upcoming sessions below.
Meet our Immigration Specialists
Our national immigration team is led by experienced specialists Partner Nicola Tiffen and Special Counsel Nicky Robertson. They support both businesses and individuals with expert advice across all areas of New Zealand immigration law.
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