Diana Bell

Background

Diana is a specialist immigration lawyer with 17 years' experience helping people navigate the complexities of New Zealand's immigration system.

She has always been driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. The well-known Samoan proverb, "O le ala i le pule o le tautua" - the pathway to leadership is through service - captures her approach. For Diana, practising law is not simply a profession; it is a responsibility to use her knowledge to advocate for others, empower them, and guide them through the legal system.

As the daughter of Samoan migrants, Diana brings both personal empathy and deep professional insight to her work. She understands the significance of making New Zealand home, and provides clear, practical guidance tailored to each client's circumstances.

Expertise

• Corporate and business immigration, including Business Investor Visa (BIV) applications
• High-value investor migration, including Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa applications
• Employer accreditation, job checks and compliance
• Skilled Migrant residence applications (Green List, Work to Residence, Points-Based, Skilled Work Experience and Trades, Technician Pathways)
• Accredited Employer work visas
• Family visas including partnership, parents, children
• New Zealand citizenship
• Potential Prejudicial Information (PPI)
• Section 61 requests
• Medical and character waivers
• Requests for ministerial intervention
• Immigration and Protection Tribunal appeals