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Vienna Tse
Immigration lawyer
- Admitted in 2018
- 8 years
- Published IPT appeals
- 47
- Appeals allowed, where decided
- 33 of 47
- Role
- Director
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 Vienna Tse on the NZLS register entry.
About this immigration lawyer
Vienna Tse practises immigration law at Pathvia Legal Services in Christchurch (Director), and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2018. Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name them as counsel in 47 appeals.
- Role
- Director
- Firm
- Pathvia Legal Services
- Admitted
- 16 November 2018
- Years since admission
- 8
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Regulator
- New Zealand Law Society
- Practice breadth
- Immigration among 3 practice areas
Directory context
Where Vienna Tse sits among the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory. Every figure is counted from the directory's own list; none is editorial.
- Admitted in 2018. About 18% of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory with a known admission date were admitted more recently.
- One of 17 immigration lawyers in this directory based in Christchurch.
- Practises in other areas as well as immigration, as 45 of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory do.
Immigration and Protection Tribunal record
47 published appealsAllowed 33Other 0Dismissed 14
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deportation: non-resident | 17 | Allowed 71% of 17 | All appellants 37% | |
| Residence: skilled migrant | 17 | Allowed 82% of 17 | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: partnership | 7 | Allowed 71% of 7 | All appellants 54% | |
| Residence: 2021 Resident Visa | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 40% | |
| Residence: from work & Green List | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 59% | |
| Residence: parent | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 38% | |
| Residence: permanent & returning resident | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 42% | |
| Residence: dependent child | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 57% | |
| All types | 33 allowed, 14 dismissed | 47 | Allowed 70% of 47 |
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
47 published appealsAllowed 33Other 0Dismissed 14
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deportation: non-resident | 17 | Allowed 71% of 17 | All appellants 37% | |
| Residence: skilled migrant | 17 | Allowed 82% of 17 | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: partnership | 7 | Allowed 71% of 7 | All appellants 54% | |
| Residence: 2021 Resident Visa | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 40% | |
| Residence: from work & Green List | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 59% | |
| Residence: parent | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 38% | |
| Residence: permanent & returning resident | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 42% | |
| Residence: dependent child | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 57% | |
| All types | 33 allowed, 14 dismissed | 47 | Allowed 70% of 47 |
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 207527aResidence: from work & Green List, August 2026 | Residence: from work & Green List | 17 August 2026 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2026] NZIPT 507198Deportation: non-resident, April 2026 | Deportation: non-resident | 8 April 2026 | Allowed |
| [2026] NZIPT 207424dResidence: partnership, April 2026 | Residence: partnership | 8 April 2026 | Allowed — returned to INZ |
| [2026] NZIPT 507182Deportation: non-resident, April 2026 | Deportation: non-resident | 1 April 2026 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2025] NZIPT 507024Deportation: non-resident, October 2025 | Deportation: non-resident | 9 October 2025 | Allowed |
| [2025] NZIPT 207167aResidence: parent, March 2025 | Residence: parent | 10 March 2025 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2025] NZIPT 506637Deportation: non-resident, January 2025 | Deportation: non-resident | 23 January 2025 | Allowed |
| [2024] NZIPT 506610Deportation: non-resident, December 2024 | Deportation: non-resident | 11 December 2024 | Allowed |
| [2023] NZIPT 206646fResidence: permanent & returning resident, September 2023 | Residence: permanent & returning resident | 11 September 2023 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2023] NZIPT 505843Deportation: non-resident, May 2023 | Deportation: non-resident | 25 May 2023 | Allowed |
| [2023] NZIPT 505894Deportation: non-resident, May 2023 | Deportation: non-resident | 19 May 2023 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2023] NZIPT 206570aResidence: 2021 Resident Visa, February 2023 | Residence: 2021 Resident Visa | 22 February 2023 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2023] NZIPT 206475fResidence: partnership, January 2023 | Residence: partnership | 26 January 2023 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2023] NZIPT 206507aResidence: 2021 Resident Visa, January 2023 | Residence: 2021 Resident Visa | 16 January 2023 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2022] NZIPT 505620Deportation: non-resident, October 2022 | Deportation: non-resident | 26 October 2022 | Allowed |
| [2022] NZIPT 505552Deportation: non-resident, June 2022 | Deportation: non-resident | 13 June 2022 | Allowed |
| [2022] NZIPT 206204eResidence: skilled migrant, February 2022 | Residence: skilled migrant | 21 February 2022 | Allowed |
| [2022] NZIPT 206373eResidence: skilled migrant, January 2022 | Residence: skilled migrant | 26 January 2022 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206370eResidence: skilled migrant, December 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 16 December 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206195eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 November 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206206eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 25 November 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206275eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 4 November 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206273fResidence: skilled migrant, October 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 29 October 2021 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2021] NZIPT 206196eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 6 October 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 505286Deportation: non-resident, September 2021 | Deportation: non-resident | 29 September 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206197eResidence: skilled migrant, September 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 September 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206277eResidence: skilled migrant, September 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 September 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206205eResidence: skilled migrant, September 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 16 September 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206262aResidence: skilled migrant, September 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 16 September 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 206169eResidence: partnership, June 2021 | Residence: partnership | 24 June 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 505250Deportation: non-resident, June 2021 | Deportation: non-resident | 22 June 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206162aResidence: partnership, June 2021 | Residence: partnership | 22 June 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 206213aResidence: skilled migrant, June 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 19 June 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 206102eResidence: partnership, May 2021 | Residence: partnership | 20 May 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206050aResidence: skilled migrant, April 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 April 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 505207Deportation: non-resident, April 2021 | Deportation: non-resident | 23 April 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 206057fResidence: dependent child, April 2021 | Residence: dependent child | 22 April 2021 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2021] NZIPT 205964eResidence: skilled migrant, April 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 8 April 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 206005eResidence: skilled migrant, March 2021 | Residence: skilled migrant | 25 March 2021 | Allowed |
| [2021] NZIPT 205941aResidence: partnership, March 2021 | Residence: partnership | 19 March 2021 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2021] NZIPT 205940fResidence: partnership, February 2021 | Residence: partnership | 15 February 2021 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2021] NZIPT 505113Deportation: non-resident, January 2021 | Deportation: non-resident | 13 January 2021 | Allowed |
| [2020] NZIPT 505093Deportation: non-resident, November 2020 | Deportation: non-resident | 12 November 2020 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2020] NZIPT 205759eResidence: skilled migrant, August 2020 | Residence: skilled migrant | 26 August 2020 | Allowed |
| [2020] NZIPT 504866Deportation: non-resident, June 2020 | Deportation: non-resident | 26 June 2020 | Allowed |
| [2020] NZIPT 504841Deportation: non-resident, March 2020 | Deportation: non-resident | 9 March 2020 | Allowed |
| [2019] NZIPT 504779Deportation: non-resident, December 2019 | Deportation: non-resident | 18 December 2019 | Dismissed/declined |
Showing 20 of 47 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 Vienna Tse. The Law Society register shows whether Vienna Tse holds a current practising certificate. If a finding is missing, .
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Frequently asked questions
Vienna Tse practises immigration law at Pathvia Legal Services in Christchurch, where this directory lists their role as Director.
This directory records Vienna Tse as admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2018.
Vienna Tse's own profile lists practice areas beyond immigration, and immigration is 1 of 3 practice areas declared on the New Zealand Law Society register.
Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name Vienna Tse as counsel in 47 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 Vienna Tse. The Law Society register shows whether Vienna Tse holds a current practising certificate.
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