by Dew James - Staff Solicitor | Nov 29, 2018 | Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law |
In August 2017, Immigration New Zealand (“INZ”) overhauled the Skilled Migrant Residence Visa and Essential Skills Work Visa Categories instituting key changes to policy. One of the most striking changes was the introduction of remuneration thresholds as a means of... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Nov 15, 2018 | Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident who has spent time overseas? You may have found yourself with a partner who is a citizen of another country. You will discover that your overseas partner is not able to live with you in New Zealand unless they hold a Visa... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 8, 2018 | Business, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics |
In the last couple of years – and especially since the Labour Government took office last year – both Immigration New Zealand and the MBIE Labour Inspectorate have upscaled their efforts to find and punish employers who misuse the power imbalance... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Oct 18, 2018 | Business, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
A recent announcement by Immigration New Zealand indicates that Government has determined to introduce an “Electronic Travel Authority” (ETA), for travellers to New Zealand. It is expected this will come into effect for air passengers and crew in the second half of... by Dew James - Staff Solicitor | Oct 4, 2018 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Practice of Law |
Depending on the type and duration of the visa you apply for, you may be required to submit information about your health to Immigration New Zealand (“INZ”). Most applicants have no problem meeting INZ’s health criteria. That said, we are often asked... by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor | Sep 20, 2018 | Business, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Photo: DPA If you hold a work visa that has conditions that only allow you to work for Company A (employer), in Location B (place of employment) and as Job C (occupation), then you may in certain instances have to vary the conditions of your work visa. Here are a few...