Are you an international student living in Auckland and facing immigration difficulties or are confused about some residency issues?


There is help at hand – free.


The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) International Students Service has specialist lawyers who hold free clinics every Wednesday in Auckland City.


The specialists are there to advise on:



  • when you have unintentionally done something wrong with your visa/permit and the mistake needs to be corrected urgently;

  • when your situation leaves you in some doubts about the validity of your current visa/permit;

  • when you are not sure if you can apply for some other visa/permit;

  • when you want to know whether you qualify for work or residence permit.

The service is an Auckland City Council funded free, confidential and impartial service.


But to be able to see a lawyer, you will need to make an appointment, either phone 09 309-3478, or email cab.iss@xtra.co.nz


CAB International Students Service, Level 3, 520 Queen St, Auckland City, every Wednesday 4.30pm-5.30pm.