Description
Watch anytime, anywhere, and stay up to date with the latest developments in immigration law and policy
Now that the conference has concluded, you can still access all the insights, updates, and expert guidance with the Immigration Law Conference recordings.
As New Zealand’s leading Immigration Law conference, this flagship event brought together leading practitioners, government representatives, and industry experts to explore the latest developments shaping the immigration landscape. In its 22nd year, the conference delivered two full days of practical, in-depth content covering policy updates, legal developments, case law, compliance, and emerging issues.
The recordings are ideal for Immigration Lawyers, Licensed Immigration Advisers, HR professionals, and advisers supporting employers of migrant workers, providing flexible access to the knowledge and expertise shared at this premier event, wherever and whenever it suits you.
Earn CPD/CPD points while catching up on sessions you may have missed.
Day 1
Minister keynote address - Hon. Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration
Family and Gender in Work and Partnership Visa Policies
An evidence based discussion of current research on family and gender in relation to labour and partnership migration, exploring how policy settings shape the gendered makeup of work visas, partnership visas and the prospects for family unification. The presentation also highlights the intersection of nationality and gender in the makeup of people on work and partnership visas, raising questions about the implications for the different social and legal positions of migrants coming to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Prof. Francis L. Collins, Director, NIDE, University of Auckland; Rachel Simon-Kumar, Population Health, University of Auckland and Natalia Boven, University of Auckland
INZ Overview
A broad overview of Immigration New Zealand’s current state of play regarding visa processing and other operational matters.
Jeannie Melville COO Immigration Jeannie Melville COO, INZ
Medico-legal assessments in immigration and refugee cases
What clinicians and psychologists look for in immigration and refugee matters, and how representatives can best prepare instructions, evidence, and client narratives to support robust, credible assessments.
Dr John Jaques – Consultant Psychiatrist, Auckland
Deportation of Resident Visa Holders
A practical session examining the statutory grounds for deportation, procedural steps, and recent trends, with guidance on advising resident clients facing criminality, character, or compliance concerns.
Pooja Sundar, Partner, Dalley Sundar
Student Visas – 2026 Update: When Policy Doesn’t Predict Outcomes
A practical overview of current settings, work rights, and compliance — and the real-world factors influencing decision-making beyond the written instructions.
Arunima Dhingra, CEO & Senior Licensed Immigration Adviser, Aims Global
Parent visa options – pros and cons of different options
Providing a practical, comparative overview of New Zealand’s current Parent Visa pathways, this session is designed to help practitioners clearly advise clients navigating an often complex and high stakes area of residence policy.
The presenter will examine the key parent visa options, including capped and quota based categories, temporary pathways, and long term visitor options, and explore how each operates in practice. Focus will be given to eligibility criteria, sponsorship requirements, financial thresholds, processing realities, and long term settlement outcomes for both parents and sponsors.
Shi Sheng Cai (Shoosh), Partner, Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor
Courts Update
Decisions of New Zealand’s courts continue to influence the daily practice of immigration professionals in important and sometimes unexpected ways. In this session, Richard McLeod will lead attendees through a selection of recent cases from our courts, drawing out the core principles arising from judicial decision-making and examining their practical application in their clients’ cases.
Richard McLeod, Partner, McLeod & Associates
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal: Update and trends
Looking at current trends within the IPT’s caseload; this session will highlight how best to focus your submissions (including the pitfalls of using AI) and will draw attention to some recent cases of note from the Tribunal.
Judge Martin Treadwell, District Court Judge and Chair of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal in New Zealand
INZ Policy Update
An update on immigration policy developments and announcements over the last year.
Siân Roguski , Manager, Immigration Policy, MBIE
SUITED TO
Immigration Lawyers, Licensed Immigration Advisers.