by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog |
New Zealand employers hiring migrant workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme need to be increasingly vigilant. Recent trends show that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is taking a stricter approach to compliance, with even minor or unintentional... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog |
The New Zealand Government has released further details about upcoming changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC). These changes, first announced in September 2025, will introduce two new pathways to residence and update several key requirements. The new settings... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jan 28, 2026 | Blog |
Immigration decisions have life-changing consequences. They determine whether families can live together, whether children are born with both parents present, and whether people can lawfully visit loved ones in New Zealand. For offshore visa applicants, however, these... 
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog |
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....