by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog |
One of the most common questions migrants ask after securing their New Zealand resident visa is: When can I become a New Zealand citizen? While obtaining a resident visa is a significant milestone, it’s just the first step toward citizenship. Before applying for... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog |
If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident planning to marry overseas, be aware that bringing your spouse back to New Zealand can be complex—especially if your spouse is from a non-Western country. We have recently encountered a number of clients facing this exact... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, partnership, residence |
Partnership interviews can be a decisive factor – either contributing to the success or failure of your Partner visa application. Today’s blog topic delves into the importance of interviews in any Partnership resident visa application. The outcome of the... 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...