About Us

Consultants for New Zealand Immigration, we offer a range of services to meet the varied needs of those emigrating to New Zealand and have been serving the requirements of New Zealand migrants since 1999. We specialise in ensuring that all New Zealand immigrants are treated fairly under New Zealand immigration policies & law, and our immigration consultants can help you resolve any issues that might face you in your desire to stay legally within New Zealand.

Jay Shadforth established ILA in 1999 following three years of experience as an Immigration Specialist in the Christchurch legal community. Jay has maintained full membership with the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment, since the establishment of ILA and, in the first year it was offered, obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in Immigration Law and Practice in New Zealand from Massey University (2000).

Jay Shadforth

As of 25 August 2008, Jay Shadforth secured her full Immigration Adviser licence, recognising her as proficient in all areas of Immigration Law and recognised by law as a Licensed Adviser.

Jay's incentive to establish her own firm came from the desire to provide a professional yet personal service to her clients in appreciation of the importance of their decision not only to immigrate, but to entrust that decision to our care. As a first generation 'kiwi' Jay has an appreciation of what drives people to move country and improve their lives.

Whilst Jay handles all forms of immigration applications, she specialises in s61 applications and immigration appeals.

Whether you are applying for temporary entry, residence, or need more specialist skills in regard to appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, or even directly to the Minister of Immigration, you need to be sure that the very first information and advice you receive is accurate, up-to-date and reliable. For this reason ILA is happy to provide free assessments so that individuals can get all of the necessary information required without worrying about the cost.

Anyone providing New Zealand Immigration Advice must be licensed according to the Immigration Adviser Licensing Act 2007.

Although the Immigration Industry has had a poor reputation in the past due to disreputable consultants, the Immigration Advisers Authority which regulates immigration advisers has seen many of these consultants quit the industry. Clients can be reassured that the Immigration Advisers Authority provides excellent protection for them provided that they deal with a licensed adviser. Read about a recent case: www.iaa.govt.nz/news/2011/devi-ordered-to-pay.html

Ruth McDonald

Accounts and administration

Ruth comes from a background of administration and has also spent time teaching English as a second language in New Zealand and some time teaching in Western Samoa. Ruth gained a bachelors degree in linguistics at Canterbury University while her children were small and now live in Ranigora with her husband and teenage family.

Industry Registration We take pride in being a fully registered member of the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment ("NZAMI ") and therefore bound by the Associations Code of Ethics. Membership with the Association provides for priority service and benefits in certain circumstances by the New Zealand Immigration Service, in recognition of the Associations' reputation and the high quality applications its members present.

Contact Us

Phone: +64 3 313 0570 +64 3 313 0570
Fax: +64 3 313 3949
Email: migrate@immigrationlaw-nz.com
Postal Address: PO Box 566, Rangiora, North Canterbury, New Zealand
Physical Address: 386 High Street, Rangiora. By Appointment Only