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All about Interim Visas
Interim Visas were essentially introduced seven years ago to prevent applicants becoming unlawful while waiting for the decision of their further temporary visa application. But surprisingly, Interim Visas appear to have contributed to the number of overstayers and...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Plight of the Temporary Visa Holder
The global phenomenon that is the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have highlighted the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. For what feels like the first time, victims were believed and not blamed. This empowered scores of women (and a few men)...
What’s on the Government’s Immigration Menu for 2018?
That's really like asking what the weather will be like in Auckland tomorrow. The new Labour-led coalition Government has only been in the chair for a few months, and the Minister himself has said little. However, from a couple of sources I can suggest a few things...
Kim Dotcom – Deportation or Extradition?
Correction: This article was published under an incorrect name before. The author is Simon Laurent. Another strand in the Dotcom saga, that first surfaced in 2014, has just reappeared after an enquiry by the New Zealand Herald. I was one of those approached for...
Problems following the closure of the Parent category, solutions are sometimes found
With the suspension of the Parent category of New Zealand Residence in October 2016, a problem has arisen for many. Since then, we have been asked to assist in a number of situations, to find a way for an elderly parent to remain in New Zealand with their adult...
We sign off until next year!
It has been a great year for Laurent Law and clients. We exceeded the targets that we set for ourselves and our clients. The ever changing world we live in allowed us to live, learn and change. We came out wiser, happier and more fulfilled on the other side. We...