For your business

Help with Work Visa Applications for Employees.

Support for employers navigating employee work visa applications

Hiring or retaining overseas workers? We help businesses understand their obligations and assist with the visa process from start to finish.

Why Immigration Advice Matters

Hiring workers from overseas can help you fill critical skill gaps, but it also brings legal responsibilities. Mistakes in the visa process can lead to delays, declined applications, or compliance issues that put your business at risk.

We help you understand your obligations and manage the process clearly and confidently, from accreditation through to onboarding.

What We Help With

We advise employers on:

Accredited Employer Work Visa applications

Job checks and employer accreditation

Compliance with Immigration New Zealand requirements

Visa variations, renewals, and extensions

Support when business or employment conditions change during the visa process

Practical Advice, Tailored to Your Business

We work closely with owners, managers, and HR teams to prepare accurate, well-supported applications and keep the process on track.

Our advice is practical and grounded in your business needs. We explain every step in plain English and focus on helping you stay compliant while securing the skills you need.

Where We Work

Our immigration law team is based in Wellington, supporting employers across New Zealand with visa processes and accreditation requirements.

Questions We Often Get Asked About Employer Accreditation and Visa Applications:

Yes. Most employers must now be accredited under the Accredited Employer Work Visa system before they can hire a worker from overseas. We help you understand the requirements and apply with the right documentation.

A job check confirms that the role you want to fill meets Immigration New Zealand’s requirements. It includes checking the job title, pay, duties, and advertising. We make sure your job check is accurate and aligned with your accreditation.

We assist with visa variations, extensions, and renewals. If the role or circumstances change, we help you update the visa while staying compliant with immigration law.

Yes. We respond to requests, advise you on how to handle the situation, and help resolve any issues. Our goal is to keep your application moving and protect your accreditation status.

The best way is to prepare a clear, well-supported application from the start. We help you avoid common mistakes, provide the right evidence, and follow the process properly so you are not caught out later.