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The reopening of the Parent Resident Visa Category – are you eligible?

by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Feb 8, 2023 | Immigration Visas | 0 comments

The parent residence scheme was reopened in early 2020. It allows New Zealand citizens or residents to sponsor their parents for residence. With border closures after Covid-19, this policy was put on hold until 12 October 2022. Immigration New Zealand...

Partnership Visas Explained

by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Feb 1, 2023 | Immigration Visas, partnership | 0 comments

I am a Senior Solicitor at Laurent Law Barristers and Solicitors located in Auckland, New Zealand. In my latest video blog, I explore the different options available under the Partnership Visa banner. It is important to understand the requirements to qualify for a...

Solutions for Overstayers

by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Jan 18, 2023 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Practice of Law | 0 comments

I am a Senior Solicitor at Laurent Law Barristers and Solicitors located in Auckland, New Zealand. In my latest video blog, I explore options for those who find themselves in the unfortunate position of being in New Zealand without a valid visa. It is a good idea to...

I want to invest in New Zealand under the new ‘Active Investor’ category. Please explain, what is a ‘direct investment’?

by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Dec 14, 2022 | Immigration Visas | 0 comments

My Principal Simon Laurent, was recently quoted in a Radio New Zealand article regarding Immigration New Zealand’s new Active Investor category, announced by the Minister of Immigration and the Minister of Economic and Regional Development in September 2022....

So You Want To Migrate To New Zealand?

by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Dec 6, 2022 | Immigration Visas | 0 comments

From left to right: Simon Laurent, Sahar Shamia and James Turner We recently published an editorial in the Australia & New Zealand Magazine, issue number 192. There’s a lot to think about and to do to make this dream a reality. Our editorial is aimed at...

The consequences of failing to maintain your Resident Visa Status

by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Nov 23, 2022 | Immigration Visas | 1 comment

There are many privileges of being a New Zealand Resident Visa holder. There are also obligations that attach to this status which, for the most part, are easy enough to abide by. However, it has come to our attention recently that there have been several cases where...
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