by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog |
New Zealand’s immigration landscape continues to evolve in 2026, with several changes affecting work visas, international students and investors. These updates aim to strengthen workforce quality, improve migrant integration and attract investment that supports... 
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog |
The Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament by the Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford on 18 March 2026. The Bill received its first reading on 26 March 2026 and was referred to Select Committee. Submissions were due by 29... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | May 20, 2026 | Blog |
Time was when migrants and employers could look at a single list to find a match for the job offer that they are using to get a Work or Residence Visa. Alas, it’s not so simple as that at the moment. Two Codes For many years, Immigration New Zealand has used the... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog |
New Zealand employers hiring migrant workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme need to be increasingly vigilant. Recent trends show that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is taking a stricter approach to compliance, with even minor or unintentional... 
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog |
Frequently it is necessary to ‘make a commitment to New Zealand’ in some way or spend a minimum period of time in New Zealand, in order to meet the requirements of some Visa types. 1. Applications for Permanent Residence A context in which... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog |
I frequently get asked to write expert opinions for the NZ Courts about how a criminal conviction will harm someone’s visa status and their future prospects of staying in the country. Criminal lawyers ask me to do these for their clients, in the hope that the...