If you or someone you know has become unlawfully in New Zealand, a Section 61 request may be your only option to stay legally. At Immigration Trust, we specialise in helping clients with complex immigration issues, including overstayed visas and unlawful status. Our team has successfully handled numerous Section 61 visa applications, guiding clients back into lawful immigration status and giving them a second chance to remain with their families, study, or work in New Zealand.
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Browse our success stories below to see how we've helped clients turn their unlawful situation around with a well-prepared Section 61 visa request. If you're facing a similar challenge, contact us today to discuss your options.
Partner of an NZ Citizen but Work Visa Got Declined 
Challenging Issue of A Partner of an NZ Citizen who Became Unlawful
​Became Unlawful While Waiting for Partnership-Based Resident Visa Approval
​Tried Different Lawyers Before But Finally Found Our Firm To Help Him
Unlawful in NZ amidst the Pandemic
A Victim of Domestic Violence Turned to Us for Section 61 Request
Desperate Client Island Became Lawful After Six Years In Hiding
Unlawful Partner Regains Visa And Resumes Residency Path​
Facing Deportation, Client Regains Lawful Status With Us
Work Visa Declined, Client Gains Section 61 Success
Overstayer Visitor Gains Legal Status Through Detailed Section 61 Plan
Visa Declined Over Partner’s Past—Section 61 Approved
Student Overstayer from Vietnam Regains Lawful Status
Facing Deportation, Client Wins Section 61 and Stays
Student Regains Status After Visa Lapse From Bad Advice​
Unlawful Client Returns Home, Gains 1-year Partnership Visa With Our Help
Unlawful For 5 years, Client Granted Work Visa and New Beginning in NZ
Overstayer Overcomes Complex Challenges To Regain Lawful Status
Covid-hit, Unlawful Worker Get Visa Through Section 61 
Unlawful Partner Regains Work Visa, Keeps Residency On Track​
Client’s Wife Gains Visa After Anxious Wait And Expert Section 61 Support
Unlawful Mother and Two Sons Regain Status with Triple Section 61 Win
Passport Issue Left Student Unlawful—Regained Status Via Urgent Section 61
Sick Husband Missed Visa Expiry—Granted 12-month Stay via Section 61
Unlawful For 10+ years, Now NZ Resident With Full-time Job
Abandoned And Unlawful, Student Regains Legal Stay via Section 61
Missed INZ Emails Left Client Unlawful—Work Visa Granted Via Section 61
Initial Section 61 Declined—Approved After Expert Revision And Guidance
Unlawful From Wrong INZ advice—Section 61 Win With Our Help
Covid Overstayer Denied Visa—Granted Third Visitor Visa with Our Help
Deportation Notice Cancelled—Client Wins Section 61 
Unlawful for Years and Two Failed Attempts, Succeeded with Ministerial Intervention and Section 61
Previous Lawyer withdrew—IPT appeal upheld, client lawful via Section 61​
Unlawful In NZ for 12 years—Client Finally Wins Section 61 and A Fresh Start
Father Stayed For Family—Unlawful No More With Section 61 Success
Miscommunication With INZ Left Mother Unlawful
Victim Of Domestic Abuse—Unlawful Client Granted 6-month Work Visa 
Unlawful Since 2006—Client Finds Love And Wins Legal Status Via Section 61​
Unknowingly Became Unlawful—Client Secures 6-month Work Visa
Covid-related Confusion Left Client Unlawful—Regained Legal Status With Our Help 
Health Issues Left Client Unlawful—Section 61 Approval Gave Her A New Start in NZ
Rugby Player Became Unlawful—Secured Legal Stay With Section 61 Support​
Ministerial Intervention Success Followed By Swift Section 61 Work Visa Approval
Resident Since 2002, Became Unlawful After Personal Loss
Left Out of Family Visa, Client Wins Section 61 and Regains Lawful Status in NZ
Health Issues And Visa Delays Left Client Unlawful
Years in Limbo—Zimbabwean Client Wins Section 61 and Rebuilds Life in NZ
Missed Deadline Left Client Unlawful—Section 61 Approval Restored Legal Status 
Visa Expired During Legal Duty—Client Wins Section 61 and Limited Visa Approval
Unlawful To Unstoppable—Section 61 Success Sparks Fresh Start With Partner in NZ
​​Overstayer For A Decade - Section 61 Win Brings Freedom And A Fresh Start in NZ
From Visa Stress to Family Stability—An Expectant Mother Stays and Builds a Life in NZ
Unlawful After COVID Delays—Chinese Couple Secures Visa through Section 61
Facing Deportation, Indonesian Family Wins Section 61 And Legal Stay in NZ