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Vienna Tse

Immigration - Associate

T: +64 3 335 3480

M: +64 27 519 3335

E: vienna.tse@cavell.co.nz

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Areas of expertise

Immigration

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws – LLB (Law and Accounting)

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons)

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Alice Roberts

Vienna specialises in Immigration Law and develops a sound working knowledge of Immigration law, regulations and policies. She excels at understanding her clients’ needs and developing practical immigration strategies. In particular, she understands that immigration matters can be confusing, stressful and scary; therefore, she is here to listen to your needs, simplify the process, and deliver pragmatic advice. In addition, Vienna is able to communicate in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Furthermore, Vienna has extensive experience in dealing with complex visa applications, special direction requests to the Minister and appeals at the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. She also has a proven track record for a high success rate for appeals in the Tribunal.

“It is better to solve one problem five different ways than to solve five problems one way.” ― George Pólya

Therefore, I am here to do the right thing and find a better way.

During her spare time, Vienna enjoys cooking, baking as well as travelling to explore and learn about different cultures.

Recent work

Assisting clients in applying for resident visas under Investor Category. In particular, clients that live in countries with currency restrictions, such as China.
Assisting clients who had convictions or had provided false and misleading information to Immigration New Zealand in preparing the Character Wavier submissions.
Assisting clients who have medical conditions, that INZ believes that they would impose significant costs and demand on New Zealand’s health system, in preparing the Medical Wavier submissions.
Assisting clients in requesting INZ or the Minister of Immigration to regularise their unlawful status in New Zealand.

Recent Cases

PJ (Permanent Residence) [2023] NZIPT 206646 (Residence appeal)– The Tribunal found that the appellant had special circumstances and recommended the Minister of Immigration grant the appellant a resident visa as an exception to instructions.

OF (Partnership) [2023] NZIPT 206475 (Residence appeal) – The Tribunal found that the appellant had special circumstances and recommended the Minister of Immigration grant the appellant a resident visa as an exception to instructions.

NG (Skilled Migrant) [2022] NZIPT 206204 (Residence appeal) – The appeal was successful, and the tribunal found that INZ incorrectly declined the appellant’s residence application under the Skilled Migrant Category. As a result, the decision made by INZ was cancelled, and the application was referred back to INZ for correct assessment.

HY [2021] NZIPT 505286 (Deportation non-resident (humanitarian) appeal) – The appeal was allowed, and the appellant was granted a resident visa to remain in New Zealand permanently.

KE (Partnership) [2021] NZIPT 206169 (Residence appeal) – The appeal was successful, and the tribunal found that INZ failed to consider all the relevant information and evidence provided and incorrectly declined the appellant’s residence application under the Partnership Category. As a result, the decision made by INZ was cancelled, and the application was referred back to INZ for correct assessment.

JI (Dependent Child) [2021] NZIPT 206507 (Residence appeal) – The Tribunal found that the appellant had special circumstances and recommended the Minister of Immigration grant the appellant a resident visa as an exception to instructions.

If you want to learn more about the successful immigration cases that Vienna has assisted clients in solving their immigration matters, you can find further information below.

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