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Immigration Law – Australia and New Zealand

Immigration Law In Australia

“The law of migration is incredibly, impenetrably complex. Apart from the extreme difficulty of the hoops that the Immigration Department makes visa-seekers jump through, the governing legislation is long, dense and amended with head-spinning frequency. No one other than a specialist immigration lawyer can navigate their way through this metaphorical sea with any hope of success”. ~ This was the view of Michael Bradley, Managing Partner of Marque Lawyers in Sydney. 

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To be a specialist immigration lawyer, one must have a sound understanding of administrative law. That is because Courts have developed rules, known as the rules of natural justice or procedural fairness, which apply in situations where an immigration officer makes a decision which is adverse to an applicant’s rights, interests or other legitimate expectations. We come across decisions of Immigration Department that appear to be technically correct but the process followed through to reach those decision are not necessarily correct. They also often fall prey to a number of common fallacies, biases, and other decision-making problems. Only trained lawyers can identify such flaws in the Department’s decision-making process. So, with IR Legal, as an immigration law practice, you can be totally confident that you have the right legal representation. At IR Legal, we provide immigration services to clients in Australia and New Zealand.

List Of Australian Visas

Australia’s immigration laws are highly codified, rule based and complex. The laws relating to immigration change constantly. It is a dynamic and complex legislative scheme which includes multiple layers of legislation and regulation.

Australian visas are divided into 6 categories:

Immigration Law In Australia

Studying and Training Visas

Family and Partner Visas

Working and Skilled Visas

Other Visas

Refugee and Humanitarian Visas

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Immigration Law In New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand offers opportunities through a streamlined immigration system designed to welcome skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and students from around the globe. New Zealand’s immigration policies prioritize talent and diversity, offering clear pathways to residency and citizenship for those who contribute to New Zealand’s vibrant communities.

Whether you’re seeking to join the workforce, start a business, study at world-class institutions, or reunite with family, New Zealand’s immigration system is committed to fairness, transparency, and support at every step of your journey.

Although immigration rules in New Zealand are more straightforward than the rules in Australia, the immigration reset which was announced in mid-2021 means less visas are being approved by Immigration New Zealand and more complex PPI Letters (Letters of Concerns) are being issued to applicants. To respond adequately to those letters of concerns, you will need to instruct an experienced immigration lawyer.

New Zealand visas are also divided into 6 categories:

List Of New Zealand Visas

Australia’s immigration laws are highly codified, rule based and complex. The laws relating to immigration change constantly. It is a dynamic and complex legislative scheme which includes multiple layers of legislation and regulation.

Australian visas are divided into 6 categories:

Visitor Visas

Study Visas

Work Visas

Residence Visas

Other Visas

At IR LEGAL we also deal with

Helpful Websites For Migrants