by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Oct 12, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
Last year my colleague, James Turner, posted a video blog on Section 61 requests. It explains what constitutes a legal status in New Zealand and the options available to those who are unlawfully in the country. A person becomes unlawful if they remain in New Zealand... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Aug 31, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
There have been a lot of changes to immigration rules since our borders closed to the world in March 2020. The good news is that our borders have finally re-opened as of 1 August 2022. However, the ability to migrate to NZ, whether temporarily or permanently, has... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jul 20, 2022 | Business, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Practice of Law |
As legal professionals, we often hear during our meetings with potential clients comments such as “Why do I need to pay you this much to file an application?, or “Why should I use a lawyer/adviser to assist me with the application process?, “How is it different if I... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jun 14, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
Last year I wrote a blog on how to win a no-win situation by thinking outside the box. Today, I would like to share a similar story where we did not play Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) game and rewrote the rules. Background We were approached by a client who... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | May 4, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
. Earlier in the year, I wrote a blog on deportation liability, particularly if the person liable for deportation is a New Zealand Resident Visa holder. Today, I share a successful outcome for a family where the Immigration NZ (INZ) Resolution team decided not to...