by Sahar Shamia, Solicitor | Jan 24, 2024 | Blog |
The new Skilled Migrant Residence Scheme opened on 9 October 2023 with a 6-point system. It is a pathway to residence for people holding skilled job offers from a New Zealand accredited employer. It replaced the Skilled Migrant Category (“SMC”) where... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog |
Some of the cases we see at Laurent Law involve more than a single line of attack. In this example, we needed to think and plan ahead in order to finally get the win. The Problem We were asked to help a couple move to New Zealand based on a solid job offer in a... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Nov 29, 2023 | Blog |
Your visa is unfairly declined. You are angry and frustrated. You want to write to the Manager and demand that you be treated properly. However, this is not usually going to get you very far. Instead, there are other remedies to explore first which could deliver... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Nov 23, 2023 | Blog |
James Turner, Senior Solicitor at Laurent Law delves into the world of Partnership Visas for work, residence or visitors. He looks at the key requirements, where the onus is on the applicant to provide sufficient and acceptable evidence for Immigration New Zealand to... by Sahar Shamia, 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Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together.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 Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog |
It is frightening to be told that you could be deported. We can’t just make the fear go away, but we can give you a fighting chance of avoiding being thrown out of New Zealand. Laurent Law has had many years of experience dealing with a deportation crisis....