What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

Choosing from the 1300+ licenced immigration advisers, and hundreds of immigration lawyers, is a confronting challenge. So what are the key considerations?

01 May 2026 • Richard Howard
Do you have a complex immigration matter?

Do you have a complex immigration matter?

For many people, their personal circumstances can make navigating the requirements of any given visa category a difficult undertaking.

03 Mar 2026 • Charlotte Summers
Are You Overstaying or Facing Deportation?

Are You Overstaying or Facing Deportation?

If you or someone you know is in this situation, Pathways® can help.

04 Sep 2025 • Charlotte Summers
After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

It has taken 33 years, but Immigration New Zealand may now have its act together!

08 May 2025 • Richard Howard
Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

In September 2023, INZ changed the way they deal with false, misleading, or withheld information while processing temporary and resident visa applications.

13 Mar 2025 • Charlotte Summers
Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

The Government is tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa.

17 Oct 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced very significant increases to most visa application fees, which will take effect from October 1, 2024.

09 Aug 2024 • Mayank Goel
Deportation Liability for New Zealand Residents

Deportation Liability for New Zealand Residents

Many new NZ residents are unaware that if they are convicted of an offence, they could become liable for deportation under the Immigration Act 2009.

12 Feb 2024 • Anthony Callaghan, Charlotte Summers
Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal

Appeals to the Immigration & Protection Tribunal

The Immigration & Protection Tribunal (IPT) is responsible for adjudicating appeals related to various immigration matters.

11 Jan 2024 • Charlotte Summers
Humanitarian appeals for parents

Humanitarian appeals for parents

The situation with parents of New Zealand citizens or residents who become unlawful is particularly difficult due to their age, possible health factors, the significant family and emotional attachment, and the fact that they may have no, or little, family support if they have to return home.

10 Jul 2023 • Charlotte Summers
Changes to INZ processing residence applications following High Court decision

Changes to INZ processing residence applications following High Court decision

The judgment addressed a number of legal issues, scrutinising INZ decision-making in response to the snap legislative changes made during the early stages of COVID-19.

21 Dec 2021 • Charlotte Summers
INZ Doesn’t Always Get It Right...

INZ Doesn’t Always Get It Right...

Decisions of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) show that over 35% all immigration appeals in the last reporting year were allowed.

26 Mar 2021 • Charlotte Summers