Successful Section 61 Case 26 (Unlawful)

In August 2020, a couple sought Simon’s help as the woman had been unlawful in New Zealand for over ten years and faced a deportation order. Simon outlined a step-by-step plan, emphasising it would take over a year but was achievable if they followed his guidance.

Simon immediately contacted her compliance officer to delay the deportation order while preparing her Section 61 application. She reported to the officer weekly, and her Section 61 application was eventually approved, granting her a six-month visitor visa.

Simon then helped her apply for a partnership-based work visa with a character waiver, successfully addressing multiple PPIs. With the visa approved, she secured full-time employment for the first time in over a decade.

While she adjusted to her new life, Simon guided her through a resident visa application. Despite further PPIs, her character waiver was approved, and her resident visa was granted last week.
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From being unlawful for over ten years and facing deportation in 2020, she is now a lawful resident in New Zealand with a full-time job and promising career prospects. This remarkable outcome showcases the power of expert guidance and perseverance.