COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT CASES

Special Immigration Cases

The nature of immigration is such that there will always be special individual, family or employment situations that don't easily fit within existing immigration policies. 

These cases need to be assessed and progressed on a case by case basis. This may involve a request for the application to be approved as an “exception to policy” within the authority of the relevant INZ Branch office or a special submission to the Office of the Minister of Immigration may be another option.

We have handled many such cases and helped many people who were on the verge of giving up on their hopes of living in New Zealand.

In order for these requests to have any realistic prospect of success there must be especially compelling circumstances which could be; 

 

Global Visas has assisted with the successful processing of many such cases of wide ranging circumstances.

Examples include professional people (such as Engineers) over 55 years, aged parents who do not meet parent policy etc. We are prepared to consider special requests but will only accept instructions for cases of suitable merit and work with clients who are fully aware of the risks and outcomes if the submission is not successful. The advice and support available from immigrations at Global Visas can be very helpful in deciding on the best course of action and its implementation.  

Special submissions are also required to support applications where there are particular health or character issues which prejudice the normal processing of the application.
 
  
Assisting Overstayers

In life, sometimes mistakes do happen! While some can be addressed with a simple apology, others can become more complex, especially when you throw Immigration into the mix.
 
The important thing to remember is that we are here to assist those who might have overstayed in NZ, not judge them!
 
Just by asking you a few simple questions, our Immigration Adviser will be able to quickly assess your chances of legalising your stay in NZ.

If you are not likely to meet the required Immigration standard for us to represent your application, we will advise you in the first instance, so that you don’t lose any time and money in pursuing an application that has no realistic chance of success.  
 
However, there are a myriad of reasons due to which people find themselves, often inadvertently, overstaying in NZ.
 
We have been able to successfully assist tens of ‘unlawful status’ clients in their applications to legalise their stay in NZ; these include a 12 year overstayer chef, other professionals and a large numbers of partners of NZ’ers.
 
So quit looking over your shoulder - call us today for your free & CONFIDENTIAL assessment.
 
 
  
Medical Waivers

This is a complex policy area and can be difficult for our clients to understand on their own.
 
With the increase in ‘lifestyle diseases’, very often people contact us to ask how relatively common conditions such as hypertension and diabetes affect their prospects for Immigration.

After all, there is no point in spending thousands of dollars and a huge amount of time and effort, only to find out at a much later stage that the application is likely to be declined due to health reasons!
 
As you might appreciate, health care and its cost is one of the most hotly debated issues in most developed nations. NZ is no different- our country offers excellent medical facilities but with growing demands the NZ Government has robust objectives that Immigration’s Health requirements policy has to meet. 
 
Our Licensed Immigration Advisers will offer you plain-English explanation of NZ Immigration’s Health policy and its objectives and the likelihood of your meeting the ‘acceptable standard of health’.

We will work closely with you as you make the decision whether to progess an application.
 
It is important to note that not all medical conditions prevent you from qualifying for a temporary permit or permanent residence. There are many conditions for which we can work through the Immigration process termed the ‘Medical Waiver’, which, as the term indicates, is a process whereby we present to Immigration the reasons why you should be granted residence/temporary permit despite your health condition.

Therefore it is always advisable to contact us first if you suspect having a medical condition, before you invest valuable time and money in the application process.
 
 
Character Waivers

Oh, aren’t we all familiar with the mistakes of the youth?! Did you do something that you are not proud of now? Perhaps received a fine or conviction for common assault, drink/dangerous driving, drug offence or similar?
 
While it might be hard to talk about it, we strongly urge you to discuss your situation with us first, before you make your application to Immigration. Remember, we are here to assist you, not judge! Also, over the last 15 years we have seen and heard it all (well, almost).
 
Whether you have had one offence or a string of offences, whether it is recent or confined to history books, the worst mistake you can make is to hope Immigration New Zealand won't find out. Take our word for it - they will.
 
Immigration NZ has robust procedures for police checks, therefore honestly is always the best policy. However, honesty in itself might not be enough to qualify you for a character waiver!
 
The good news is that our experienced Immigration Advisers are trained to handle such matters and provide honest advise on your chances of successfully obtaining a character waivers on your behalf- this is the process whereby we ask Immigration to grant you the visa despite the character issues.