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Matt Robson
Immigration lawyer
- Admitted in 1987
- 39 years
- Published IPT appeals
- 41
- Appeals allowed, where decided
- 16 of 40
- Role
- Barrister
Immigration lawyers are not licensed immigration advisers, and do not need to be. New Zealand lawyers with a current practising certificate are exempt from immigration adviser licensing under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 and are regulated by the New Zealand Law Society. Verify Matt Robson on the NZLS register entry.
About this immigration lawyer
Matt Robson practises immigration law at Matt Robson, Barrister in Auckland (Barrister), and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1987. Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name them as counsel in 41 appeals.
- Role
- Barrister
- Firm
- Matt Robson, Barrister
- Admitted
- 5 March 1987
- Years since admission
- 39
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Regulator
- New Zealand Law Society
- Practice breadth
- Immigration law only
Directory context
Where Matt Robson sits among the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory. Every figure is counted from the directory's own list; none is editorial.
- Admitted in 1987, alongside 1 other immigration lawyer in this directory admitted that year. About 95% of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory with a known admission date were admitted more recently.
- One of 51 immigration lawyers in this directory based in Auckland.
- Practises immigration law only, as 47 of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory do.
Immigration and Protection Tribunal record
41 published appealsAllowed 16Other 1Dismissed 24
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence: skilled migrant | 12 | Allowed 45% of 11 | All appellants 48% | |
| Deportation: non-resident | 9 | Allowed 11% of 9 | All appellants 37% | |
| Residence: partnership | 5 | Allowed 60% of 5 | All appellants 54% | |
| Residence: sibling & adult child | 4 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 46% | |
| Residence: dependent child | 3 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 57% | |
| Deportation: resident | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 36% | |
| Residence: permanent & returning resident | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 42% | |
| Refugee & protection | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 21% | |
| Residence: business investor | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: special policies | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 68% | |
| All types | 16 allowed, 24 dismissed, 1 other | 41 | Allowed 40% of 40 |
A percentage shows only where 5 or more appeals were decided. An appeal outcome says as much about the case and which cases are taken on as about the representation.
Appeals by type
41 published appealsAllowed 16Other 1Dismissed 24
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence: skilled migrant | 12 | Allowed 45% of 11 | All appellants 48% | |
| Deportation: non-resident | 9 | Allowed 11% of 9 | All appellants 37% | |
| Residence: partnership | 5 | Allowed 60% of 5 | All appellants 54% | |
| Residence: sibling & adult child | 4 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 46% | |
| Residence: dependent child | 3 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 57% | |
| Deportation: resident | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 36% | |
| Residence: permanent & returning resident | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 42% | |
| Refugee & protection | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 21% | |
| Residence: business investor | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: special policies | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 68% | |
| All types | 16 allowed, 24 dismissed, 1 other | 41 | Allowed 40% of 40 |
Allowed share is allowed appeals out of those decided either way, shown only at 5 or more decided. All appellants is the same share across every published decision of that type. See appeal success rates in New Zealand.
Published decisions
Newest first| Decision | Appeal type | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| [2026] NZIPT 600845Deportation: resident, April 2026 | Deportation: resident | 1 April 2026 | Allowed |
| [2025] NZIPT 207019fResidence: dependent child, February 2025 | Residence: dependent child | 12 February 2025 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2023] NZIPT 206692aResidence: permanent & returning resident, December 2023 | Residence: permanent & returning resident | 19 December 2023 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2023] NZIPT 206731fResidence: dependent child, September 2023 | Residence: dependent child | 28 September 2023 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2023] NZIPT 206579aResidence: permanent & returning resident, March 2023 | Residence: permanent & returning resident | 24 March 2023 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2022] NZIPT 206444aResidence: business investor, October 2022 | Residence: business investor | 7 October 2022 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2022] NZIPT 802052Refugee & protection, September 2022 | Refugee & protection | 16 September 2022 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2022] NZIPT 505665Deportation: non-resident, September 2022 | Deportation: non-resident | 14 September 2022 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 505311Deportation: non-resident, October 2021 | Deportation: non-resident | 27 October 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 206000eResidence: partnership, May 2021 | Residence: partnership | 20 May 2021 | Allowed |
| [2019] NZIPT 204986fResidence: sibling & adult child, July 2019 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 3 July 2019 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2019] NZIPT 600538Deportation: resident, April 2019 | Deportation: resident | 12 April 2019 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2019] NZIPT 205136eResidence: partnership, March 2019 | Residence: partnership | 6 March 2019 | Allowed |
| [2018] NZIPT 204651aResidence: partnership, May 2018 | Residence: partnership | 16 May 2018 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2018] NZIPT 503773Deportation: non-resident, March 2018 | Deportation: non-resident | 29 March 2018 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2017] NZIPT 204266eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 20 October 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 203972aResidence: skilled migrant, June 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 23 June 2017 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2016] NZIPT 502663Deportation: non-resident, May 2016 | Deportation: non-resident | 18 May 2016 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2016] NZIPT 502622Deportation: non-resident, April 2016 | Deportation: non-resident | 13 April 2016 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2016] NZIPT 202998eResidence: sibling & adult child, March 2016 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 18 March 2016 | Allowed |
| [2015] NZIPT 202836aResidence: skilled migrant, November 2015 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 November 2015 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2015] NZIPT 202808fResidence: skilled migrant, November 2015 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 November 2015 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2015] NZIPT 202594aResidence: skilled migrant, September 2015 | Residence: skilled migrant | 28 September 2015 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 201529aResidence: skilled migrant, March 2014 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 March 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 201422aResidence: partnership, March 2014 | Residence: partnership | 11 March 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 201510aResidence: skilled migrant, February 2014 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 February 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201102aResidence: dependent child, December 2013 | Residence: dependent child | 18 December 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 500905Deportation: non-resident, November 2013 | Deportation: non-resident | 6 November 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201737fResidence: special policies, October 2013 | Residence: special policies | 30 October 2013 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2013] NZIPT 201772aResidence: skilled migrant, October 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 21 October 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201006eResidence: sibling & adult child, May 2013 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 9 May 2013 | Allowed |
| [2013] NZIPT 500538Deportation: non-resident, January 2013 | Deportation: non-resident | 7 January 2013 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 500712Deportation: non-resident, December 2012 | Deportation: non-resident | 3 December 2012 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2012] NZIPT 200780eResidence: partnership, October 2012 | Residence: partnership | 30 October 2012 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 200682fResidence: skilled migrant, July 2012 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 July 2012 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2012] NZIPT 200625Residence: skilled migrant, July 2012 | Residence: skilled migrant | 25 July 2012 | No jurisdiction |
| [2012] NZIPT 200583eResidence: skilled migrant, June 2012 | Residence: skilled migrant | 25 June 2012 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 500125Deportation: non-resident, January 2012 | Deportation: non-resident | 11 January 2012 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2011] NZIPT 200219aResidence: sibling & adult child, November 2011 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 29 November 2011 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2011] NZIPT 200111fResidence: skilled migrant, June 2011 | Residence: skilled migrant | 1 June 2011 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [1995] NZIPT 1898Refugee & protection, July 1995 | Refugee & protection | 12 July 1995 | Dismissed/declined |
Showing 20 of 41 decisions
Decisions name the representative by initial and surname only, so a decision is listed only where that name points to this immigration lawyer with certainty; this record may be incomplete.
Published disciplinary findings
No published findings of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, the Legal Complaints Review Officer or a Law Society standards committee were matched to Matt Robson. The Law Society register shows whether Matt Robson holds a current practising certificate. If a finding is missing, .
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Frequently asked questions
Matt Robson practises immigration law at Matt Robson, Barrister in Auckland, where this directory lists their role as Barrister.
This directory records Matt Robson as admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1987.
The firm's own profile describes Matt Robson as practising immigration law exclusively.
Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name Matt Robson as counsel in 41 appeals.
No matched published decisions. No published findings of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, the Legal Complaints Review Officer or a Law Society standards committee were matched to Matt Robson. The Law Society register shows whether Matt Robson holds a current practising certificate.
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