Unlawful. Illegal. No valid Visa.

You can request a visa under Section 61.

An example of a Successful Unlawful Case

We had a client who was UNLAWFUL for more than 5 years. We worked together for several weeks then submitted Section 61 application to INZ. 

On Tuesday, 11 September 2018 we got an email from Immigration NZ that it granted him a work visa. It means his status is legalized and now he can work and plan for his future with his wife. 
Immigration Trust, Unlawful
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Successful Cases

Immigration Trust has been very successful with various unlawful cases and is considered as one of Section 61 experts. We have been handling many unlawful cases and with our proven track record, we have better insight and more experience in the area than many other firms in the industry. We know how to quickly get you the results that you need and deserve from your case. ​

What can you do if you're Unlawful?

If you are currently a resident in New Zealand but do not have a valid visa, then you may be eligible for a Special Visa under Section 61 (S61) of the Immigration Act 2009. By law, all persons in New Zealand must have some form of valid visa, and persons without such visas are considered “overstayers.”
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These people can make a request under Section 61 to the Minister of Immigration to legalise their visa status in New Zealand. Immigration officer above the delegation 3 powers has the right to decide such applications on the behalf of the Minister.

During the consideration of an S61 request, an immigration officer is not obliged to request any further information or to seek comment prior to an adverse immigration decision. This decision can be made solely on the basis of the facts available and the submissions provided with the request. However, this does not preclude an immigration officer requesting further information (such as a medical or police certificate) or comment to assist them in considering the request.

In considering an S61 request, immigration officers should also consider whether or not the matters put forward for the grant of a visa are best dealt with by the applicant exercising one of their rights under the Act. For example, it can be by way of an appeal on humanitarian grounds against the requirement to leave New Zealand to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (if such appeal is available).
Decisions under S61 are still subject to the general requirement of fairness that is derived from public law principles. However, what fairness requires in a particular case must be determined having regard to all the circumstances, including the particular statutory provisions under which the decision is made, the overall statutory scheme, what is known of the requestor’s circumstances, and the consequences of the decision.

There is no right of review of a declined invitation to apply for residence or a request made under Section 61. Therefore, it is crucially important that your application is prepared by immigration experts.
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