Successful Section 61 Case 56 (Unlawful)

A client from Tonga became unlawful in New Zealand after his work visa expired while waiting for the allocation of his Partnership-Based Resident Visa application. Unable to work and facing uncertainty, he and his New Zealand partner contacted us for help.

We prepared a compelling Section 61 request, demonstrating the legitimacy of their partnership and the circumstances leading to his unlawful status. Through careful preparation and advocacy, we successfully obtained a new work visa for the client.
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He can now continue working while awaiting the outcome of his resident visa application, bringing stability and relief to the couple.