by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized |
As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to celebrate some of the complex immigration cases that were successfully resolved this year. These wins highlight a simple truth: expert guidance can turn a difficult case into a positive outcome especially when the rules aren’t on... 
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog |
The New Zealand Government has announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa, set to take effect in August 2026. These updates aim to make it easier for employers to retain skilled workers and for migrants to secure residence in New Zealand.... 
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog |
On 8 June 2025, the New Zealand government introduced the new Parent Boost Visitor Visa, a pathway designed to reunite families while ensuring health, financial, and sponsorship safeguards are in place. The category opens on 29 September 2025. Here’s everything you... 
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jul 23, 2025 | Blog |
Applying for a New Zealand visa can be exciting, but it is also a process that demands accuracy, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of the rules, most importantly the questions on the forms. Many applicants unknowingly make small mistakes that can... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog |
A year ago, I wrote a blog about the importance of engaging an immigration professional when dealing with complex applications with Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Today, I want to expand on that by sharing a recent success story, one that clearly demonstrates the...