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    • Lawyers and advisers
    • Types of immigration advisers
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Lawyer or adviser?

Both licensed immigration advisers and lawyers (or other exempt persons) can represent you to Immigration New Zealand or to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal.

Only lawyers can represent you if you wish to appeal a decision in a New Zealand court or seek judicial review. Refugee status claimants may be eligible for legal aid only if represented by a lawyer.

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  • Tongan [PDF, 14 pages, 2.8Mb]

Related information

  • Immigration Advice Consumer Checklist [PDF, 3 pages, 62kB]
  • Migrant Survey

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