It is rarely too soon. Most immigration processes take time for us to prepare and for the US government to process. It’s a good idea to consult with us when you’re early in planning so that you know your options and can set realistic timeline expectations.

For renouncing US citizenship, we have specific packages that we offer. You can learn more here.

For all other types of work, we start with an assessment consultation, which costs $670 NZD, plus GST.

This includes a thorough review of your circumstances by our lawyer and a virtual meeting with our US immigration lawyer, Amanda Sadlier, for up to 45 minutes. In the meeting, we will:
- discuss the specifics of your goals and options,
- answer your questions,
- determine next steps or decision points, and
- where there is more work for us to do, quote the cost of our legal services going forward.

We almost always charge by flat fee per portion of the case. Exact legal fees depend on the unique circumstances of your situation. We can make arrangements for fees to be paid in installments as the case progresses.

Get more information here.

For an assessment of your case, book a consultation here.

For an assessment of your case in which you may need help beyond the consultation, book a consultation here.

The consultation is the first meeting between the attorney and potential client. It involves fact-finding and assessment.

There is a fee for a consultation, which allows us to be thorough in our process. The consultation includes a thorough review of your circumstances by our lawyer and a virtual meeting, for up to 45 minutes, with our US immigration lawyer, Amanda Sadlier.

In the meeting, we will:
- discuss the specifics of your goals and options,
- answer your questions,
- determine next steps or decision points, and
- where there is more work for us to do, quote the cost of our legal services going forward.

Get more information here.

For a one-time assessment of your case, book a consultation here.

For an assessment of your case in which you may need help beyond the consultation, book a consultation here.

In the current climate, changes in US immigration law and policy change by the hour. It’s critical to have the most updated information, which we are able to access through our professional networks.

When you handle your own case or rely upon unverified information online, you may or may not get a full picture of all the things you need to consider because it’s not tailored to your unique situation. Further, you navigate the complicated process alone.

When you work with us, you get the advantage of being guided through your options for your unique goals and circumstances. Then, we’ll explain the legal and practical pieces of getting you to your desired outcome. Your life doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and neither does our advice and representation.

We’ll guide you through your journey, handle interactions with the government, prepare you to anticipate what’s coming next, and save you time and frustration in the process.

In our experience, correcting a case already underway always costs our clients precious time and usually ends up being more expensive than having us handle the case from the beginning.

You can read what some past clients have said about their experiences with us here.

We limit the number of consultations we take in a given week and month to allow enough time to focus on our existing clients and only bring on new clients when we have availability to commit to the case. While this means you may need to wait for the initial appointment, we believe this leads to better overall service.

If you’d like to see if another immigration lawyer has a sooner appointment, we suggest searching here.

Thank you for your patience.

Absolutely. We hold meetings and communicate electronically, so it's no problem at all to do so from a distance. In fact, most of our clients are outside Auckland.

We are not currently offering in-person consultations except in exceptional circumstances. If you believe you have a particular need for an in-person consultation, please bring it to our attention via email.

Scheduling a consultation does not obligate either of us to work together beyond the initial case review and meeting.

Several factors influence whether we take a particular case including (but not limited to) specifics of the legal case, client fit, firm availability, situation where we can truly add value to the client's case, and more.

Be aware that we are a boutique practice and may have waitlists at times. This allows us to give superior service to a limited number of clients at a time.

1 - I have the professional background capable of giving you a positive result. That includes a lengthy education culminating in a Juris Doctor, years of experience working on a variety of immigration cases, and connection with educational and professional resources through AILA and other professional networks.

2 - My practice is boutique: we do US immigration law and only US immigration law. I invest all my professional growth in this space. And, as a small firm, I take a limited number of cases so that I can give each client the attention they deserve.

3 - Immigration is a big part of my personal life, too. I met my Kiwi partner when he was in the US on a visa, and we traveled his US immigration journey together. More recently, I became an immigrant myself when I moved my life and family to New Zealand. I know how personal this work is, and I promise to handle you and your case with care.

4 - Because of my lived experience, I am familiar with both American and Kiwi culture, understanding the nuance of customs and language in both places. This makes me uniquely qualified to prepare and advise my clients on their US visa, residency, and citizenship matters, whether going to the USA from New Zealand or returning to New Zealand after time in the States.

5 - I have the best clients in the world. Here is how some of them have described their experiences.

There's no shame in realizing that you've taken something as far as you can and are ready to hand it over to an expert. We can often take over a case after it's started. To see if this applies to your case, book a consultation and provide the application and evidence you filed along with any correspondence to/from US immigration officials.

Probably. Many services are done virtually and electronically, and we can work with clients around the world so long as it’s legal in your local jurisdiction.

If in doubt, feel free to reach out.