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BK IMMIGRATION LAW, PREMIUM LEGAL COUNSEL IN NEW ZEALAND

Working to Protect Your Rights

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PRACTICES

Visa Applications
Appeals to IPT / Special Visa matters
Employment Law

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Applying for a New Zealand visa is not as simple as it may look like. 

we have the experience to make your visa application a success. We will guide you through your visa options and answer all your questions. You will receive clear and timely advice, so you know what is needed for a successful visa outcome.

If you are thinking about applying for a temporary (work,student, visitor) or residence visa we are here to help.

If you have already applied for a temporary or residence visa, but Immigration New Zealand has now sent you a letter notifying you about issues with your visa application then you know you have problem. Unless you respond quickly and address all issues that have been raised your visa application will be declined. At bkimmigrationlaw we have the knowledge experience and advocacy skills to help you overcome this hurdle. We have successfully won battles for our clients and are here to help you too.

MOVING COUNTRY?

Coming for a visit, study or work - is not straight forward and there are lots of things you need to consider.

ALREADY IN NEW ZEALAND?

Are you are already in the country and wanting to stay longer either for visiting, studying or working?

SEEKING RESIDENCY?

Seeking residency can feel like walking through a minefield as there are many rules that may apply to you

EMPLOYMENT PROBLEM?

Owed wages? unjustified dismissal?bullying problems in the workplace? employment agreement or contract?

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WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING VISA MATTERS

  • Work Visa

  • Student Visa

  • Post-study Work Visa

  • Visitor Visa

  • Partnership Visa

  • Residence Visa

  • Family Visas

  • Migrant Investor

  • Responding to Issues  

See why our clients are saying that we provide excellent and outstanding services

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APPEALS / SPECIAL CASES

Residence appeals



Many migrants are coming to New Zealand hoping to get residence sometime in the future. Applying for residence is complicated and it can take one year or longer before your application is being assessed. You may even need to reapply for a new visa so you can stay in New Zealand while waiting to hear from Immigration New Zealand. And after all that you may find out that your application was unsuccessful.

However, Immigration New Zealand does not always get it right. You have a right to appeal your case to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal if you believe that your application was wrongly decided. Keep in mind that you only have limited time to appeal the decision.

To be successful with an appeal, we need to point out the errors that were made when deciding your visa application and show how these errors affected the outcome of your case.  Contact us to discuss your options. At bkimmigrationlaw we give you clear and honest legal advice whether your case merits an appeal so you can make an informed decision.

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APPEALS AGAINST DEPORTATION


You may be a non-resident, resident or permanent resident and are facing deportation from New Zealand. There are different reasons why you can be deported. For example, your visa has expired, or you have a valid visa but broke the law which can be as simple as committing a traffic offence. Or you breached a visa condition like changing the employer or location contrary to what is stated on your visa.

If you received a deportation liability notice from Immigration New Zealand, then you have a right to appeal to Immigration and Protection Tribunal.  Keep in mind, all appeals must be filed within a short time frame. 

Your appeal may be allowed if you can demonstrate that you have exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are not just separation from your family. This means your circumstances must be well outside of what is the norm.

If you are facing deportation, we advise that you contact us without delay.

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WE CAN ALSO HELP YOU WITH


  • Request for Ministerial Intervention

  • Special Grant of Visa

EMPLOYMENT LAW


All employees in New Zealand including migrants have employment rights which are set out in various legislation and your employment agreement. Among these rights is a process that should be followed when employment problems or disputes arise. In an ideal work environment, we would discuss our employment problems early and openly with the employer to find a resolution. However, migrants often feel that they cannot speak up for fear of losing their job.

Please talk to us If you feel that you are being treated unfairly, discriminated or harassed at work, or were dismissed from work without a valid reason or fair process, or you are uncertain about your employment rights.  We can help you to understand your rights, explain your options and assist you finding a solution. We can also help you to pursue a personal grievance claim against the employer with the Employment Relations Authority without compromising your immigration status in New Zealand.

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WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR EMPLOYMENT MATTERS INCLUDING:

  •          unjustified dismissal

  •          unjustified disadvantage

  •          discrimination

  •          sexual harassment

  •          racial harassment

  •          Disputes about your employment agreement

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