by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Aug 31, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
There have been a lot of changes to immigration rules since our borders closed to the world in March 2020. The good news is that our borders have finally re-opened as of 1 August 2022. However, the ability to migrate to NZ, whether temporarily or permanently, has... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Aug 17, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
The ability to apply for Residence based on employment is either a feast or a famine. Here’s why. Recent History For over 20 years, the main way to apply for Residence was through the Skilled Migrant points-based category. In mid-2020 Immigration stopped... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Aug 3, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
The Lawyers at Laurent Law are often asked to assist with securing a client the approval of a Residence Visa. If this task is completed successfully, it is great news! However, remember that the journey usually does not end there. In this blog, we discuss some of the... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jul 20, 2022 | Business, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Practice of Law |
As legal professionals, we often hear during our meetings with potential clients comments such as “Why do I need to pay you this much to file an application?, or “Why should I use a lawyer/adviser to assist me with the application process?, “How is it different if I... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Jul 6, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
The number of enquiries to Immigration NZ’s website from the US has quadrupled in the last couple of weeks. This follows the Supreme Court decision of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organisation (24 June 2022) which overruled Roe v Wade from 1973, the case... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Jun 22, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
The detailed rules that Immigration Officers must apply to decide New Zealand Visa applications are found in the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual. These are called “Immigration Instructions”. As Immigration Lawyers it is our knowledge of these...