by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Aug 15, 2018 | Business, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law |
In a recent post I alerted readers to a significant rewrite of Work Visa policy for those who complete New Zealand qualifications. Last Friday the Government rolled out the new scheme which will take effect in November. While it was largely what we expected, there... by Dew James - Staff Solicitor | Aug 9, 2018 | Business, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law |
You may recall our post late last year about a group of our clients whose declined Residence Visa applications were successfully overturned on appeal by the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (“IPT”). The IPT then sent the applications back to Immigration New... by Dew James - Staff Solicitor | Jun 29, 2018 | Business, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Practice of Law |
So, you’ve managed to successfully secure a job offer from a New Zealand employer and you’ve lodged your work visa application. But your application is taking a long time to process and you’re feeling bored at home with nothing to do with your time.... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Jun 14, 2018 | Business, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law |
Every week or so, someone comes to us about their application for Work Visa based on a job which is meant to be related to their NZ qualification. They have spent several years, and tens of thousands of dollars, to get to this point. Immigration says their... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | May 31, 2018 | Business, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law, Refugees |
An article titled, “Tough rules see migrants give up and go home”, was recently published in the New Zealand Herald. It says that annual migration is down 4800, from a high point a year ago. In the year to April 2018, more than 30,000 non-New Zealand citizens who had... 
by Marinda du Toit - Practice Manager | May 17, 2018 | Business, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law, Refugees |
Most of us have an appreciation for one or the other type of art. We may not all have the same taste or preference or even opinion on what we consider to be art. Whenever I see Roger Federer play tennis I am always reminded of how he has transformed the game of tennis...