by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog |
Our firm principal, Simon Laurent, discussed the implications of applying for refugee status as a means of staying in New Zealand in his blog last year. Today, I want to delve deeper into this topic, especially in light of Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) media... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog |
I would like to share a success story of a family’s ability to apply for residence and relocate to NZ after a failed residence application and an appeal. This case is particularly interesting due to the unique challenges faced by our client, which arose from... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | May 8, 2024 | Blog |
In recent times, navigating the complicated landscape of immigration procedures has become increasingly complex. Many individuals seeking to relocate to New Zealand find themselves entangled in a web of misinformation and inadequately handled applications, often due... by Sahar Shamia, Senior 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, Senior 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...