by Sahar Shamia, Solicitor | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog |
Often, we encounter New Zealanders who’ve spent years abroad and wish to secure New Zealand residency for their partners. While many are aware of the Partnership Resident Visa, some may not realise that partners of New Zealand citizens who have been residing... by Sahar Shamia, Solicitor | Jan 24, 2024 | Blog |
The new Skilled Migrant Residence Scheme opened on 9 October 2023 with a 6-point system. It is a pathway to residence for people holding skilled job offers from a New Zealand accredited employer. It replaced the Skilled Migrant Category (“SMC”) where... by Sahar Shamia, Solicitor | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog |
Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together. The assessment criteria, seemingly stuck in the past, pose significant challenges for couples... by Sahar Shamia, Solicitor | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog |
New Zealand’s rich cultural diversity is reflected in its openness to individuals from various backgrounds, including those seeking to engage in religious work within the country. To facilitate this, Immigration NZ has established the Religious Worker... by Sahar Shamia, Solicitor | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog |
Recently we have seen a number of people who did not know their immigration status despite living in New Zealand for nearly 50 years. Those individuals believed they held New Zealand resident visas or citizenship because they had arrived in New Zealand with their...