Employment based visas
Whether you have a job and need our assistance with coordinating your work visa, or you are an employer with a talented employee you need to run your business, we can help you out.
For Employees
Temporary work visas
Whether it is help, advice and advocacy you need for an Essential Skills Work Visas, Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visas, or Religious Worker Visa, D & S Law has you covered. We will make the complex seem straightforward.
Work to Residence Visas
Residence is available to those employed by an accredited employer who have held a Talent (Accredited Employer) Work visa for 24 months. There are some complexities and variations to this policy that often trip people up. Check with the experts before applying.
Skilled Migrant Residence Visa
This is a points-based system, where points are awarded for offers of employment, qualifications, work experience, age, amongst other matters. Contact us now to assess your ability to apply for residence through the Skilled Migrant Category.
Entrepreneur Visas
Migrants wishing to start their own businesses and work for themselves can obtain work visas leading to residence. The process involves various check-ins with Immigration New Zealand, and business plans. The policy is complex and not for the faint hearted. Let us guide you through.
Whatever it is, we will advocate for you, and your rights .
For Employers
Employer Accreditation
Changes to immigration policies come into effect shortly meaning that all employers wishing to hire migrants will first need to have obtained accreditation from Immigration New Zealand. We have a depth of skills and experience to assist employers successfully navigate the accreditation process.
Business visas
The global nature of the workforce means that employers may need employees to work in New Zealand for short periods. Visas are available for senior or specialist business people on secondments, or intra-corporate transferees. We have the experience to ensure a smooth visa process for businesses.
Immigration Fraud /Compliance/ Exploitation Investigations
Investigations undertaken by Immigration New Zealand and other related agencies can be time consuming and costly for employers. One consequence of successful litigation or prosecutions of employers is an inability to employ migrant workers. This can have a significant impact on a business’ profitability. We have experience representing both employers and employees with immigration investigations.