Immigration lawyers in New Plymouth
3 law firms practising immigration law have an office in the New Plymouth 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.
New Plymouth immigration team: Philip McCarthy (admitted 2004), Kayleigh Duncan (admitted 2024)
New Plymouth immigration team: Deep Gill (admitted 2016)
Other NZ immigration law firms serving New Plymouth
- Lane NeaveChristchurch
- Pitt & Moore LawyersNelson
- D&S Law (Dalley Sundar)Auckland
- McVeagh FlemingAuckland
- Duncan CotterillChristchurch
- Fisher Foley Barristers and SolicitorsAuckland
- Laurent Law Barristers & SolicitorsAuckland
- McSweeney Immigration LawAuckland
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an immigration lawyer in New Plymouth, 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 4 licensed immigration advisers based in New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth 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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