Questions for lawyers Found 20

My visitor visa expired months ago and I have stayed on, working casually. I am afraid to go out because I might be caught, but I would like to sort out my situation and, if possible, remain in New Zealand. What options do I have?

I am completing a degree and would like to remain in New Zealand and work after finishing. I am not sure which visas allow me to stay and whether the time I studied counts towards residence. What are the options?

I have held a resident visa for several years, and a colleague said that I can now apply for citizenship. I do not understand how the two differ or what conditions I have to meet. What are the requirements?

I applied for a visa based on my relationship, and Immigration New Zealand has asked me to attend an interview along with my partner. Neither of us has been through anything like this before, and we are quite nervous about it. What is the purpose of the interview and how should we prepare?

A person at a community group offers to submit my visa application for a fee and says they know all the tricks. I do not know if that is legal or safe. Who is allowed to give immigration advice in New Zealand?

I plan a short trip to New Zealand for a family holiday and I do not know whether I need a visa or something else. I also might do some remote work from my laptop for my overseas employer. What are the entry requirements?

My partner is a New Zealand citizen and we have lived together for over a year. Immigration New Zealand declined my partnership visa, saying our relationship was not genuine and stable. We are devastated. What are our options?

My parents live overseas and are getting older, and I would like them to come and stay with me for an extended period. A friend mentioned a special visa for parents. What options exist, and are there conditions?

I have significant savings and would like to move to New Zealand with my family by making an investment. Some people talk about golden visas, but I am not sure what is available or how it works. What should I know?

Immigration New Zealand has told me that I am liable for deportation because of previous offending. I have lived here for many years and have children who are New Zealand citizens. Is there any way to challenge the decision?