Your journey
I Have a Difficult or Urgent Case
If you are facing a declined visa, unlawful status, a Section 61 request, or an appeal, timely and careful handling is essential. These matters are often discretionary and highly sensitive.
- Your situation
You have a declined application, are unlawful in New Zealand, have received a liability-for-deportation notice, or need to make a Section 61 or other exceptional request.
Possible visa pathways
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Section 61 request
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Reconsideration, where available
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Appeal or tribunal pathway
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Ministerial intervention in exceptional circumstances
Key questions to consider
- Have you received a formal decision or notice, and what is the deadline?
- Are you currently lawful or unlawful in New Zealand?
- Have you had previous applications declined?
- Are there compassionate or exceptional circumstances to present?
Evidence and document readiness
- All INZ correspondence and decisions
- Supporting personal and compassionate evidence
- Immigration history and timeline
- Relevant legal or tribunal documents
Potential risk areas
- Missing critical deadlines for appeals or requests
- Submitting a discretionary request without sufficient supporting evidence
- Unlawful status creating removal risk
- Compounding previous unfavourable decisions
Recommended next action
Request an Urgent Complex Case Review so we can assess your situation quickly.
A consultation helps you confirm the right pathway and avoid common pitfalls before you invest time and money.
URGENT ASSISTANCE
Request an urgent complex case review
If you’re facing a deadline or are in a difficult situation, tell us what’s happening and we’ll prioritise your case.
Please note: discretionary requests (such as Section 61) are decided by Immigration New Zealand. We cannot guarantee that any request will be accepted, but we can help you present the strongest possible case.
Urgent case enquiry
Tell us about your situation and any deadlines. The more detail you provide, the faster we can assess how to help.
- The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute personalised immigration advice. Immigration instructions and eligibility requirements may change. An assessment of your individual circumstances is required before advice can be provided.