by Sahar Shamia, Senior 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Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together.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, Senior 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, Senior 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... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Apr 13, 2023 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, residence |
My colleague, James Turner, wrote a blog on drink driving conviction (DUI) and its implications on people who hold resident visas or applying for a resident visa. As we have pointed out multiple times in various blogs, the consequences of drink driving offences are... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Feb 8, 2023 | Immigration Visas |
The parent residence scheme was reopened in early 2020. It allows New Zealand citizens or residents to sponsor their parents for residence. With border closures after Covid-19, this policy was put on hold until 12 October 2022. Immigration New Zealand...