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 NZ 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 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).

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

Jay Shadforth'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.

Whilst Jay handles all forms of immigration applications, she specialises in s35a applications and immigration appeals.

ILA Team Left to right: Lina Restrepo, Paul Hibbert, Jay Shadforth

It is a sad fact but true, that the international reputation of the immigration industry is one which has been tarnished by fraud and poor representation. Naturally, this reflects poorly on those dedicated professionals who genuinely know what they are doing and have a passion for their work. It is therefore our aim to provide clients with as much accurate information as possible in the first instance, in an effort to give clients confidence and assurance, resulting in success!

Whether you are applying for temporary entry, residence, or need the more specialist skills in regard to appeals to the Residence Appeal Board, Removal Review Board, Refugee Status Appeals Authority or even directly to the Minister of Immigration, you need to be sure that the very first information advice you receive is accurate, up-to-date and reliable.

Immigration Law Advocates Ltd has two Fully Licensed Immigration Advisers; Jay Shadforth No 200800094 and Paul Hibbert No 200901938.

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

Paul Hibbert

Licensed Immigration Adviser

Paul joined the team at ILA in July directly from the Christchurch branch of Immigration New Zealand, where he worked for three and a half years. He arrived in the country from England in 2004, having obtained Permanent Residence through marriage to a kiwi. This experience, added to his previous role as an Immigration Officer, gives Paul a valuable knowledge and awareness of the whole range of immigration policy and the needs of our clients.

Lina Restrepo Accounts Manager

Lina is a migrant herself, having arrived in New Zealand from Colombia with permanent residence in July 2005. Consequently, Lina is fluent in Spanish. Lina holds a degree in Economics from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University (Bogotá, Colombia) and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Canterbury University in 2006.

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: 1 Good Street, Rangiora. By Appointment Only

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