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It’s Business as Usual at Laurent Law
While everyone gets settled into their new daily lives, with a lot of unanswered questions at this stage, we would like to assure you that Laurent Law is continuing to operate as normal. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your visa situation, your family...
Limited evidence partnership applications
Can I get my partner a Visa if we have not lived together or have only lived together for a short period of time? What if we met online? A New Zealand citizen or resident can support their applicant overseas partner for a Visitor or Work Visa if they are living...
Getting Residence under the Skilled Migrant category
For some wealthy applicants who possess funds they are willing to invest in New Zealand, $3 million NZD (for the Investor 2 category) or at least $10 million NZD (for the Investor 1 category) the migrant investor categories present an option for obtaining Residence in...
Thrillseekers Paradise – Whanganui River
Our in-house thrillseeker, Roxanne Whyte, went on a breathtaking experience recently. She and a group of friends canoed the Whanganui River along one of New Zealand's 'Great Walks'. The adventure did not disappoint. They covered a distance of 97km, from Whakahoro to...
Acquiring New Zealand citizenship
Although it often receives less attention compared to Residence and Temporary Visa categories, acquiring New Zealand citizenship is the final stage in the immigration journey for many. New Zealand citizenship enables the holder to do the following: Live in New Zealand...
Is INZ Trying to Deter Refugees?
In recent months, Immigration New Zealand has required asylum seekers to get Medical and Police Certificates, when they apply for visas to work here while their claim is considered. As explained in a TVNZ report this week, these requirements used to be waived...