Immigration lawyers in Nelson
4 law firms practising immigration law have an office in the Nelson 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.
Nelson immigration team: Heather Collins (admitted 2007), Elly Fleming (admitted 2016), Lavinia Askin (admitted 2014), Hannah-Jean McCarthy (admitted 2022), Swarna Kamakshi (admitted 2025)
Nelson immigration team: Rory Hennessy (admitted 2015)
Nelson immigration team: Chris Royds (admitted 1995)
Other NZ immigration law firms serving Nelson
- Lane NeaveChristchurch
- 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
- McSweeney Immigration LawAuckland
- Pier LawChristchurch
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an immigration lawyer in Nelson, 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 12 licensed immigration advisers based in Nelson 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 Nelson 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.
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