by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 22, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
It is a statistical fact that Immigration New Zealand in India has been declining visa applications by partners of those in NZ on Work or Student Visas at a much higher rate than anywhere else in the world. It reflects what many in the industry regard as a culture of... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 19, 2013 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems |
The recent decision of Minister of Immigration v Jooste [2013] NZHC 2671 (14 October 2013) is interesting for a number of reasons.First of all, it appears to be the first time that Immigration (through the Minister) has appealed against an Immigration and Protection... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Sep 24, 2013 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In my Visas for Overstayers blog post in March last year I highlighted the “no reasons, no records” approach by Immigration New Zealand to requests for a visa by people unlawfully in the country. We’ve just heard that INZ has set up a dedicated team... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Sep 17, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
There is a list of (mainly Western) countries, the citizens of which may travel to NZ without needing to apply for a visa. Sometimes, the visa of someone from a visa-free country expires and the person becomes an overstayer. If they leave NZ voluntarily, the airport... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Sep 13, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In April Immigration made a small, quiet change to its policy which could be a headache for a lot of people. Essential Skills Work Visas are the most comoon type of visa based on a job offer. It used to be fairly straightforward to apply for a Variation of Conditions... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Sep 6, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
A recent article raises the point that expecting almost everyone applying for Skilled Migrant Residence to have “Skilled Employment” in order to apply is forcing people into management jobs where they are being exploited (by being underpaid, for...