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Years of Service

Simona Buono

Immigration Lawyer (NZIL)

Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Law (Università degli Studi di Brescia, Italy); Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice (Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology); Graduate Diploma in Law (University of Waikato)

Immigration decisions can shape a person’s future, a family’s security, or a business’s ability to grow. Ganesh understands that behind every visa application, appeal, waiver, or employer matter, there is a real person facing real pressure, hopes, and uncertainty. His role is to make that process clearer, more strategic, and less overwhelming.

Ganesh works with individuals, families, employers, and organisations across New Zealand who need practical immigration advice and strong advocacy. Some clients come to him with a straightforward visa application. Others are facing urgent or complex challenges involving character concerns, medical issues, deportation risks, appeals, humanitarian circumstances, or difficult decisions from Immigration New Zealand.

Whatever the situation, Ganesh’s approach is the same: understand the full story, identify the best pathway forward, and communicate clearly at every step.

He also works closely with New Zealand businesses, from small growing companies to larger organisations, helping them manage employer accreditation, workforce planning, compliance requirements, and overseas recruitment. Ganesh understands that for employers, immigration is not just about paperwork. It is often about finding the right people, keeping operations moving, and making decisions with confidence.

What drives Ganesh most is helping people move forward.

That may mean helping a family stay together, supporting a business to secure skilled talent, protecting someone’s future in New Zealand, or finding a pathway when the situation feels difficult or uncertain.

Ganesh believes immigration law is about more than forms, policies, and procedures. It is about people, opportunity, and giving clients the confidence to take the next step.

For anyone unsure about their options, facing a complex immigration issue, or simply wanting to get an application right from the start, booking a call with Ganesh is a practical first step toward understanding the way forward.

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