Immigration lawyers in Christchurch
14 law firms practising immigration law have an office in the Christchurch area. Each firm here is verified from its own website as practising lawyers, who are exempt from immigration adviser licensing; they are regulated by the New Zealand Law Society instead of the IAA.
Christchurch immigration team: Jaxon Grieve (admitted 2014), Mark Williams (admitted 1999), Rachael Mason (admitted 1999), Josh Templeton (admitted 2016), Winnie Chen (admitted 2013), Sarah Kirkwood (admitted 2023), Sarah Caulton (admitted 2019)
Christchurch immigration team: Nicola Tiffen (admitted 2000), Nicky Robertson (admitted 2007)
Christchurch immigration team: Vanessa Cha (admitted 2022), Lethan Heugh (admitted 2022)
Christchurch immigration team: Jen Bensley (admitted 2010), Cam Derby (admitted 2020)
Christchurch immigration team: Adele Mitchell (admitted 2005)
Christchurch immigration team: Markham George Lee (admitted 1985)
Christchurch immigration team: Michelle Chen (admitted 2015)
Christchurch immigration team: Michael Yoon (admitted 2005)
Christchurch immigration team: Jerome Williamson (admitted 1987)
Other NZ immigration law firms serving Christchurch
- Pitt & Moore LawyersNelson
- D&S Law (Dalley Sundar)Auckland
- McVeagh FlemingAuckland
- ABMM Legal (Auld Brewer Mazengarb & McEwen)New Plymouth
- Fisher Foley Barristers and SolicitorsAuckland
- Laurent Law Barristers & SolicitorsAuckland
- Access NZ Immigration LawTauranga
- D R Legal (Dilki Rajapakse)Auckland
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an immigration lawyer in Christchurch, or can a licensed adviser help?
- Both can represent you to Immigration New Zealand and at the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. You need a lawyer if your matter may go to court, or if it crosses into other areas of law such as employment or criminal matters affecting character. There are 122 licensed immigration advisers based in Christchurch as an alternative.
- Why are immigration lawyers not on the IAA register?
- Lawyers with a current New Zealand practising certificate are exempt from immigration adviser licensing, so they do not appear on the register. Verify any lawyer on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers instead.
- Can an immigration lawyer outside Christchurch act for me?
- Yes. Immigration work is routinely done remotely; your lawyer files applications and corresponds with Immigration New Zealand online. Choose on immigration experience first and location second.
How firms are listed and ordered: methodology. Compare licensed immigration advisers in Christchurch.