Triumph over Immigration Hurdles: Successful Section 61 Resident Visa

A client arrived in New Zealand in the early 2000s on a student visa, holding a Zimbabwean passport. He began establishing a life here, forming a relationship with a New Zealander and starting a family with two daughters, both New Zealand citizens. Over the years, he secured work visas and built a career in sports coaching.
 
He applied for New Zealand citizenship, sponsored by his New Zealand citizen wife, but was unfortunately declined. Concurrently, his Zimbabwean passport expired, and renewal was impossible as his citizenship was effectively renounced—not having been born in Zimbabwe.
 
This led to a protracted period of immigration limbo, which was only addressed in 2018 when he was notified of the need to regularise his status in New Zealand. Family challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic hindered his efforts to obtain necessary documents. The situation escalated when Immigration contacted his employer after the death of a family member, prompting urgent action.
 
In response, he engaged Immigration Trust. Under the leadership of Simon, he meticulously prepared his Section 61 application, including liaising with his home country's embassy for identification papers. Following due process, his application was approved, allowing him to resolve his immigration concerns.
 
Navigating the complex process of immigration and a global pandemic, the client turned to Immigration Trust for assistance. With Simon, our CEO, at the helm, a strategic Section 61 application was crafted, culminating in successful resolution which lets the client continue his journey in New Zealand.
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What the client says

"Even though Simon and Immigration Trust were dealing with a multitude of cases, Simon always made sure he answered any of our questions promptly which gave us peace of mind. One of the reasons for Immigration Trusts success and professionalism is the online portal that the company uses. This provides a systematic follow-up of correspondence as well as a one stop platform for questions, feedback, uploading of documents etc. It is very simple to use and highly efficient."

​I would use two words to summarise this review. Immigration Trust are PROFESSIONAL and CARING. I would not hesitate in recommending Simon and Immigration Trust for any of your immigration needs however complicated the situation is."
Note: The client and Simon never once met in person and conducted all communications through our advanced IT system. It was due to the restrictions on travelling and meetings because of Covid-19. However, when the restrictions got lifted, our firm decided to continue the no face to face meeting policy after we found out it was more practical and efficient.

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