Personal immigration

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Why choose Corcoran French for personal immigration

Immigration law is detailed and fast-moving. Working with an experienced immigration lawyer means:

– Your application meets all relevant criteria
– Potential issues are identified early
– You receive services of a very high professional standard
– You have a trusted guide throughout the process
– Communication is clear and consistent
– Fees are competitive with no hidden costs
– Work is completed in a timely way
– You are treated with empathy, honesty, and kindness

We are here to make your immigration journey clearer.

Residence Visas

Whether you are building a long-term future in Aotearoa or advancing your career, we assist with the most common residence pathways, including:

– Skilled Migrant Category
– Green List residence options
– Residence from Work and other specialist categories
– Partnership and Parent Category Residence applications
– Permanent Residence visas

We help you understand the criteria, gather the right evidence, and present a strong, well-supported application.

Temporary Visas

If you are coming to New Zealand to work, study, or visit, we guide you through:

– Work visas, including Accredited Employer Work Visas
– Specific Purpose Visas
– Visitor visas
– Student visas

Even straightforward applications can become complex. We ensure your documents are complete and compliant from the start. We are experts at developing a strategic pathway for you and your family from temporary visas to permanent residence

Complex and Difficult Matters

We particularly welcome the difficult cases and are experienced in complex immigration work, including:

– Correcting unlawful status
– Preventing deportations
– Medical and character waivers
– All types of PPI (Potentially Prejudicial Information) responses
– Complaints and reconsiderations
– Requests to the Minister of Immigration
– Judicial reviews in the High Court and complaints to the Ombudsman

Appeals and Tribunal Representation

If your visa has been declined or you are facing deportation liability, we can represent you before the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT). We prepare detailed submissions, address the legal issues, and advocate for your case with care and professionalism. With an ability to see both sides of an argument and a dedication to our clients’ interests, we put the best case forward every time.

The Process

We offer initial consultations in person, via email, telephone, or video call, where you are given preliminary advice on a way forward.

1. Once you’re ready to proceed, we’ll send through a letter of engagement outlining the services we’ll provide, along with our terms and conditions.

2. You simply sign and return the letter and pay the deposit. We’ll then provide a personalised checklist of everything needed for your application.

3. You gather the required documents (we’re here if you have any questions), and send them through once ready so we can prepare your application for submission.

4. Our fee is invoiced when your application is ready to be submitted. There are no additional fees unless a PPI letter is issued.

5. We submit your application and handle any queries from Immigration New Zealand directly. Throughout the process, we’ll keep you updated and let you know of any progress.

6. Once approved, we’ll send you your visa and guide you through any conditions, compliance requirements, and next steps.

Personal law

Why choose Corcoran French for personal immigration

We welcome client instructions on all personal immigration matters, including:

Residence Visas

Temporary Visas

Family and Partnership Visas

Citizenship

Complex and Difficult Matters

Appeals and Tribunal Representation

The Process

Contact our professional personal immigration team today.