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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Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together.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...
Laurent Law Lowers Consultation Fee
People in New Zealand are facing tough times. The cost of everyday living has shot up this year. Business confidence is down, and there has been talk of a recession. Here at Laurent Law, we want to do our part to help. Getting the best immigration advice should...
How can I get a Visa in New Zealand through investment?
You may be wondering if and how you can get a Visa in New Zealand through investment at the current time. In this article, we explore the options. The first point to note is that this information is current as at September 2023. We are approaching a General Election...
Active Investor Visa Plus
Salman Siddiqui recently interviewed me on his Investment Immigration Podcast by UGlobal. I talked about the Active Investor Plus Visa. We reviewed the policy framework, background and objectives. We also looked into the eligibility criteria. I compared the old and...
Reconsidering the Five-Year Requirements for Religious Worker Resident Visas in New Zealand
New Zealand's rich cultural diversity is reflected in its openness to individuals from various backgrounds, including those seeking to engage in religious work within the country. To facilitate this, Immigration NZ has established the Religious Worker Instructions, a...