Unlawful in New Zealand, then a Section 61 student visa
- Visa
- Student visa (Section 61)
- Time taken
- About 1 month
- Approved
- Jun 2026
A delay with the mother’s work visa and a misunderstanding of the rules left the child unlawful. We took the case on and a Section 61 student visa was granted.
Because of a delay with his mother’s work visa and a misunderstanding of the rules, the student’s visa had expired. We took the case on, set out the full circumstances and requested a visa under section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009. A student visa was granted.
He can continue at secondary school as a domestic student through a key year.
Adviser on this case
Emily Jiang
Licensed Immigration Advisor
IAA licence 202300945
Holding a degree from the prestigious Peking University, Emily Jiang brings exceptional analytical rigor and dedication to her role as a Immigration Adviser. She focuses on Employer Accreditation, Work Visas, Skilled Migrant Category, and Parent Category applications.
Focus: Employer Accreditation/
