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The New Skilled Migrant Residence
The new Skilled Migrant Residence Scheme opened on 9 October 2023 with a 6-point system. It is a pathway to residence for people holding skilled job offers from a New Zealand accredited employer. It replaced the Skilled Migrant Category ("SMC") where applicants had to...
SUCCESS STORY – The Winding Road to Residence
Some of the cases we see at Laurent Law involve more than a single line of attack. In this example, we needed to think and plan ahead in order to finally get the win. The Problem We were asked to help a couple move to New Zealand based on a solid job offer in a...
I Want to Complain!
Your visa is unfairly declined. You are angry and frustrated. You want to write to the Manager and demand that you be treated properly. However, this is not usually going to get you very far. Instead, there are other remedies to explore first which could deliver...
Partnership Visas 2023
James Turner, Senior Solicitor at Laurent Law delves into the world of Partnership Visas for work, residence or visitors. He looks at the key requirements, where the onus is on the applicant to provide sufficient and acceptable evidence for Immigration New Zealand to...
Partnership Visas in New Zealand: Challenges and Suggestions for Solutions
Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together. The assessment criteria, seemingly stuck in the past, pose significant challenges for couples...
How to Win Deportation Appeals
It is frightening to be told that you could be deported. We can't just make the fear go away, but we can give you a fighting chance of avoiding being thrown out of New Zealand. Laurent Law has had many years of experience dealing with a deportation crisis. Earlier...