---
title: "Advise on Immigration Act 2009 pathways from the client's facts"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law/build-a-visa-pathway-longlist-from-the-client-s-facts/new-zealand"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A30-T1-R1-NZ"
practice_area: "Immigration & Migration Law"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NZ"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Advise on Immigration Act 2009 pathways from the client's facts

> Extract the client's status, family and work facts into an INZ-pathway sheet.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law/build-a-visa-pathway-longlist-from-the-client-s-facts/new-zealand  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Immigration & Migration Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Extract the client's status, family and work facts into an INZ-pathway sheet. |
| What the lawyer must review | Open the Immigration Act 2009 and current INZ instructions Do not use subclass 189, 482 or 866, or an Australian points table |
| Written for | New Zealand |
| Applies to | [Build a visa-pathway longlist from the client's facts](https://ailawframework.com/practice/immigration-and-migration-law/build-a-visa-pathway-longlist-from-the-client-s-facts.md) |

## Checking plan

- What the AI does: Extract the client's status, family and work facts into an INZ-pathway sheet.
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 September 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## Notes

- Differs from Australia: the pathways are under the Immigration Act 2009, not Australian visa subclasses.
- Stop at 'subclass' or 'skills assessment by VETASSESS'.

## Sources

- [Immigration Act 2009](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2009/51/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [INZ: immigration law](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/immigration-policy-and-law/immigration-law/) (checked 2026-09-23)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*