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New Year, New Work Visa Policies
Just before Christmas, the Immigration Minister unveiled a set of significant tweaks to the rules for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs). Some of this looks a bit technical, but it will make a real-world difference both to migrants and to their employers if it is...
Ways to Get NZ Visas 2024
This video is an update on a previous one. James Turner is approaching the topic from a different angle. Immigration rules and policies change often and it's important to stay up to date with requirements. He covers Accredited Employer Work Visas, Straight to...
Our update on Kiwi Visa options for US citizens
In August this year, I published a vlog describing New Zealand Visa options for US citizens, with reference to some of the discussions we have had with US citizens in recent times. You can watch the video on Youtube here. After the recent elections, New Zealand is...
Planning to Get Married Overseas? Plan Ahead and Get Immigration Advice!
If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident planning to marry overseas, be aware that bringing your spouse back to New Zealand can be complex—especially if your spouse is from a non-Western country. We have recently encountered a number of clients facing this exact...
Insights from NZAMI Annual Conference
I recently took up the role of Chairman of the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment, the longest-running industry association for NZ migration professionals. Among other things, NZAMI advocates on matters of importance to immigration lawyers and...
Visas for citizens of Afghanistan (and other disadvantaged countries)
'Lift off' for citizens of Afghanistan In my most recent video blog, I spoke about Visa options for citizens of the United States. In the current blog, for contrast I want to talk about some of the successes we have had in applying for Visas for citizens of...