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Can my Residence Visa expire?

Can my Residence Visa expire?

by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

Can my Residence Visa expire? The answer is yes, it is possible for a Residence Visa which has been properly approved and granted to expire. Usually, a Residence Visa will be granted with 2 years of conditions which allow the holder to travel in and out of New...
Buy into the NZ Migrant Investor Visa

Buy into the NZ Migrant Investor Visa

by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Nov 5, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

People wanting to get New Zealand visas by investment are getting a menu of acronyms at a range of price points: The Active Investor Plus (“AIP”) policy opened in April, requiring input of NZ$5 million or $10 million, depending on your appetite for tisk....
New Skilled Migrant Pathways: What You Need to Know

New Skilled Migrant Pathways: What You Need to Know

by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

The New Zealand Government has announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa, set to take effect in August 2026. These updates aim to make it easier for employers to retain skilled workers and for migrants to secure residence in New Zealand....

Parent Boost Visitor Visa

by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

10 years. Multiple entries. More time with family. The new Parent Boost Visitor Visa is here — find out if your parents qualify! For more information, read our recent blog on the subject. Book your in-office or online appointment...
Can my Permanent Residence application be declined due to a character problem?

Can my Permanent Residence application be declined due to a character problem?

by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

We have handled some situations recently where a client has come to us facing the decline of their Permanent Residence application due to a character problem. Can my Permanent Residence application be declined due to a character problem? The answer is yes. The same...
Are you ready for the new Parent Boost Visitor Visa?

Are you ready for the new Parent Boost Visitor Visa?

by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments

On 8 June 2025, the New Zealand government introduced the new Parent Boost Visitor Visa, a pathway designed to reunite families while ensuring health, financial, and sponsorship safeguards are in place. The category opens on 29 September 2025. Here’s everything you...
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