by samuelames | Apr 30, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
We sometimes get asked for assistance by people who have got their Residence and want to apply for Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) but find they are prevented by a real fish hook in the Immigration Act – section 161. People with Residence who are charged and convicted... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 25, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Employers are coming to us for help because they can’t keep the same migrant workers whom they have come to rely upon for the success of their business. Their job hasn’t changed, but Work Visas that used to be approved without too much trouble are now... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Feb 25, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
I just heard something really stupid. It’s a story about how telling the truth to the wrong people can be dangerous. Someone from a well-known European country – a country that made it to the semi-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup – was in New... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Feb 12, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In 2012 Immigration New Zealand changed its Residence category for NZ Citizens and Residents to sponsor their parents for Residence. That option may be up for grabs again soon. There are 2 streams of Parent Residence: Tier 1, which allows parents who can bring a lot... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Dec 4, 2013 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
A lot of people are being caught recently by a section of the law which allows Immigration to try to deport Residents who have committed very minor offences. It’s quite easy to get into trouble like this, and a lot harder to get out. There are lots of ways to... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 26, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
You are from a country which is “visa-free” and you decided to pop in to New Zealand to search out job opportunities. Easy, right? Think again.We have heard from our colleagues that an increasing number of people are being stopped at the airport,...