Whether you’re a business looking to use offshore recruitment or are looking to obtain work visas for yourself or a loved one our immigration lawyers are here to help.

We understand that the New Zealand immigration process can be daunting, and take an emotional toll. We are here to help make the process as smooth as possible for you. No matter what reason you have to move to New Zealand we can help. From advising you on the type of visas you will need to helping out with all the paperwork involved.

Are you looking to recruit overseas workers? Our lawyers can help. From navigating the process of becoming an Accredited Employer to overseas visas such as Recognised Seasonal Employer. We have worked with businesses all over the Southland and Otago region on their immigration needs.

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Testimonials

“Our decision to engage Chantal Ryan and the AWS legal team as our lawyers was crucial in applying for and successfully obtaining permission from the OIO to purchase a residential property in New Zealand. Chantal’s knowledge and experience of both application processes and in dealing with New Zealand Immigration personnel’s detailed enquiries made the whole procedure less onerous and stressful. We would have no hesitation in recommending Chantal Ryan to investors seeking to enter New Zealand by way of the Investor 1 Category programme , or in seeking OIO approval in purchasing a residential property in New Zealand.”

- Selina & Michael McDonagh

“Our lawyer was Eugene Roud from Alexandra. Really a good person and great at his work skills. Always provide genuine guidance and information. Can’t appreciate more. Definitely the right people for legal, immigration services.”

- Sudh Desi

‘Thanks to the proper and appropriate support by AWS Legal Staff, my application for critical purpose visitor visa was approved by INZ and I could enter New Zealand without any problem. Afterwards, my work visa was also approved much earlier than I expected. As a matter of fact, while border of New Zealand had been closed due to Covid19, I had not been sure that I could come into New Zealand and almost been at a loss. This is not too much to say that I am not where I am now without support of AWS Legal. Especially, Ms. Chantal Ryan, a senior solicitor and a person in charge of my visa issue, supported me all the way from beginning to the end being very friendly and with can-do approach.  I sincerely appreciate her support.”

- H.T.

Articles and Updates

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Recent Changes to the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa and Accredited Employer Work Visa Categories
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Important Immigration Updates for Employers: What you need to know
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Resident pathways are back but with a new visa on the horizon!
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Investor visa category shake up with a new visa
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What’s new in immigration?
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New one-off Resident Visa rules explained

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