by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | May 9, 2019 | Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics |
Since mid-2018 the Government has made noises about reopening the Parent Residence category from time to time. The Minister of Immigration at the NZAMI Conference in August 2018 said that his people would be looking at it soon. Then Immigration New Zealand indicated... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Feb 14, 2019 | Immigration Visas |
Just before Christmas (possibly strategic timing in light of criticism he faced in the last few months) the Minister of Immigration announced a scheme to overhaul the entire employer assisted Work Visa system. The proposals are set out in a detailed Consultation... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Jan 16, 2019 | Immigration Visas |
I was interviewed yesterday by Newshub about the Irish visitors who are at the centre of a media storm owing to their antics from Auckland to Hamilton. They have been served Deportation Liability Notices (“DLN”s) and are apparently planning to leave. The... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Dec 21, 2018 | Articles and Seminars
Dew James and Simon Laurent co-presented this paper in November 2018 aimed at lawyers and immigration advisers. Its content will also help others who want to know how to help their Skilled Migrant Residence application succeed. It contains practical advice for both... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Dec 17, 2018 | Articles and Seminars
Deportation and Character This paper covers the various ways in which people can become liable for deportation because of criminal offending, for providing false information, or for using a false identity. In particular it describes how people can have deportation...