McSweeney Immigration Law NZ is a specialist immigration practice based in Auckland with an additional office in Tauranga. The firm concentrates on New Zealand immigration pathways including work, resident, family, investor, student and visitor visas, and it provides targeted support for complex matters such as visa cancellations, previous refusals and appeals. The team combines qualified immigration lawyers with licensed consultants and assistants to deliver legal and practical advice under New Zealand immigration law.

The firm is registered with the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority and presents itself as a trusted partner for migrants and employers. McSweeney Immigration Law NZ emphasises meticulous preparation and honest, responsive communication, and the website states the team has assisted thousands of migrants. The practice also highlights community engagement and lists charitable partners, reflecting a public-facing reputation for client focus and professional involvement in migration matters.

The firm follows a structured client engagement process from initial enquiry and consultation through formal engagement and lodgement with Immigration New Zealand, offering in-person and online consultations. Fees and deliverables are set out at engagement and the practice stresses transparent communication, timely updates and practical strategies designed to meet each client’s objectives, whether the client is an individual seeking residency or an employer recruiting offshore talent.

About McSweeney Immigration Law NZ (Auckland)

6 people in their team


Practice areas
Immigration
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Immigration

McSweeney Immigration Law NZ provides specialist immigration advice and application support across a broad range of visa categories, including work visas, resident visas, family reunification, investor visas, student visas and visitor visas. The firm handles complex matters such as visa refusals, cancellations and appeals, prepares detailed submissions and supporting evidence, and liaises directly with Immigration New Zealand to pursue favourable outcomes. Services include tailored pathway assessments, strategic planning, document preparation and case management for clients seeking short-term or long-term migration to New Zealand.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Employment & Labor

The practice assists New Zealand employers with employer accreditation, job checks and worker visa processes, including Accredited Employer Work Visa procedures and high-volume accreditation requirements. McSweeney Immigration Law NZ advises on compliance with employment and immigration laws, prepares accreditation and job-check documentation, helps employers meet wage and workplace standards, and supports businesses through renewals and audits. The firm provides practical, customised solutions to enable lawful recruitment from offshore and to integrate migrant workers into the workforce while managing regulatory risk.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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