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Can I support my partner for a Residence Visa if I have supported someone else for a Residence Visa before?
The issue Sometimes at Laurent Law we meet people who have supported someone for a Residence Visa in the past, but later enter into a new relationship with a different person and want to sponsor this other person for a Residence Visa too. As Lawyers it is very...
The Fine Detail of the 2021 Resident Visa
The "one time" Resident Visa announced in September 2021 is underway. The first batch of applications opened on 1 December. mostly aimed at people who have a Skilled Migrant Residence case in the queue. About 15% of those applications have been decided so far. Phase 2...
Declare or Face Deportation
Last week, we saw the deportation of World No.1 Tennis player, Novak Djokovic from Australia after a ten-day legal battle. Novak travelled to Melbourne in early January 2022 to participate in the Australian Open with the hope of winning his 21st Grand Slam title. He...
The importance of understanding your Work Visa conditions
If you hold a Work Visa, it is very important to make sure you work in line with the conditions on your Visa. Some types of Work Visa are "open" ie. they allow the holder to work for any employer (for example, a Work Visa based on Partnership). However, Essential...
Visa Exclusion Issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wozhfapQ9IA James Turner talks about Exclusion Issues in his latest Video Blog. An Exclusion is a situation in which a person is excluded from New Zealand. This means the person is not eligible to be granted a visa or entry permission...
Insights into the 2021 Resident Visa
After announcing a sweeping "one time" Resident Visa for people on Work Visas at the end of September 2021, Immigration New Zealand has now published the detailed policy. This contains some interesting features, but not all the answers. Aims of the Policy The 2021...