Immigration

Immigration matters can be life-changing. Whether you’re applying for a new visa, seeking residency, managing a refusal, or facing immigration complications, expert legal guidance is essential.

At Righteous Law, we provide strategic, personalised immigration advice backed by deep knowledge of New Zealand immigration law and policy. Our bilingual team supports individuals, families, employers, international students, skilled professionals, investors, and those in difficult or unlawful situations.

We are especially experienced in handling complex matters, such as appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal, Section 61 requests for unlawful overstayers, and character concerns or fraud-related issues (PIC 4020).

Services Include:

Work, Partnership & Family VisasIncluding employer-supported work visas, open work visas, relationship-based visas, and family reunification
Skilled Migrant, Investor & Entrepreneur VisasAssistance with EOI preparation, point assessments, business planning, and long-term residency pathways
Residency Applications & Status AdjustmentsIncluding PR to RV transitions, recovering lost residency, or legalising unlawful status
Visa Appeals & Immigration NZ LiaisonPreparing appeal submissions to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, letters of explanation, and communication with INZ
Section 61 & Humanitarian ApplicationsLegal pathways for those without valid visas based on exceptional or humanitarian grounds
Character Issues & PIC 4020 ResponsesExpert handling of false information allegations, past breaches, or adverse immigration history