
About Me
Hello, my name is Rory Hennessy.
I’m an immigration lawyer based in Nelson, New Zealand.
I’ve helped thousands of clients – from many countries - secure visitor visas…student visas… work visas… family visas… permanent residency…and more.
More specifically, I’ve helped various clients to:
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Overcome criminal convictions to gain residence;
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Overcome medical barriers like HIV, cancer, diabetes, mental health issues and autoimmune disorders, to gain residence;
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Had declined decisions overturned after taking over cases for clients;
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Secure emergency S61 visas for overstayers;
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Gain residence for hundreds of people who are now New Zealanders;
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Done thousands of visas with a 99% success rate
In other words, it’s likely I’ve helped someone in the situation you’re in now… and …can draw on this experience to help you, too.
Competitive Fees
Furthermore, I’m a sole practitioner. The significance of this? I don’t rent a large central city office. Or have staff salaries to pay. Or corporate entertainment expenses to cover. As a result, my fees are competitive… especially when compared with larger law firms with larger overheads.
Qualifications and Memberships
In addition to my case experience, I hold the following qualifications or certifications:
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Practicing Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
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Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Victoria University of Wellington)
Plus, I am a member of:
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The New Zealand Law Society,
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The New Zealand Association of Migration and Investment; and
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Altogether Autism (advisory)
“We felt confident with Rory, his knowledge and skills, which is why we
trusted him with our applications.”
Outside my work as an immigration lawyer, I'm an avid hiker, and love discovering new places near where I live to hike around. I have a cat called Fennel, and a ton of tropical plants that I take care of.
As one client said: “We felt confident with Rory, his knowledge and skills, which is why we trusted him with our applications.”
Free Initial Consultation
I offer people who plan to move to New Zealand… and migrants currently in New Zealand… a free 15-minute consultation. This call helps you quickly discover:
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If you are eligible to apply for a New Zealand visa or residency.
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The best or most relevant visa for you.
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Your odds of success… is it worth you applying?
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What to be aware of when you apply.
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The documents to submit with your application.
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And more…
To request your free consultation, simply click on the ‘link’ below.
I look forward to speaking with you, and learning about your migration plans, soon.
Rory Hennessy
New Zealand Immigration Lawyer.
Professional Memberships
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Practicing Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
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Member - New Zealand Law Society.
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Primary Member - New Zealand Association of Migration and Investment (March 2022).
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Adviser - Altogether Autism.
Qualifications
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Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Victoria University of Wellington)
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Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing
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Certificate in Legal Research (Canterbury)