Questions for lawyers Found 20

When I applied for my visa, my adviser filled in the forms and there was an incorrect date and a missing employer on my work history. Now Immigration New Zealand is asking questions about it. Could I lose my visa or be banned?

My current work visa expires in a few weeks and I have applied for a new one, but the decision has not come yet. I am worried that I may have to stop work or that I will become an overstayer. What are the rules?

I arrived in New Zealand as a young child and have been here for most of my life, but my visa status was never properly sorted out. I have just discovered I am unlawful and I am scared. What can happen and what can I do?

I am on a work visa in New Zealand and my partner and young child are still in our home country. We miss each other, and I want to bring them over. What visas might be available and what do we need to show?

I applied for a residence visa, and Immigration New Zealand declined my application because I did not meet the acceptable standard of health. I have managed my condition well for years, and I work full-time. Is there any way to overcome this?

I came to New Zealand on a work visa tied to one employer, and I am now being underpaid and told to work extra hours without pay. I am afraid that if I complain I will lose my visa and have to leave. Can I change employer, and are there protections for migrants?

A relative of mine has arrived in New Zealand and says they cannot return home because of threats due to their beliefs. They do not know how to seek protection or whether they can be sent back. What is the process for seeking asylum?

I was convicted of a driving offence many years ago in another country and it was serious at the time. I now want to apply for a visa to move to New Zealand for work. Can a past conviction stop me from getting a visa?

I have been offered a job in New Zealand, and the employer says I need an Accredited Employer Work Visa. I have never heard of it. How does the process work, and what should I check before I accept the offer?

I received a letter from Immigration New Zealand saying they have information that might harm my application, and that I have a few weeks to respond. I do not understand what it is or how seriously I should take it.