by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Jan 16, 2019 | Immigration Visas |
I was interviewed yesterday by Newshub about the Irish visitors who are at the centre of a media storm owing to their antics from Auckland to Hamilton. They have been served Deportation Liability Notices (“DLN”s) and are apparently planning to leave. The... by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor | Dec 13, 2018 | Immigration Visas |
Everyone thought 2017 was the year of dramatic changes to the immigration field with the introduction of major adjustments to the Essential Skills Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Residence Visa Categories. But looking back at all the changes introduced to date, I would... 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...