by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Apr 28, 2017 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Refugees |
Earlier this week the NZ Herald uncovered the story of Sultan Ali Abdul Ali Akbari who had the threat of deportation suspended by Immigration New Zealand, even though he had committed multiple crimes of sexual assault. The writer has to ask: did the Minister of... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Apr 19, 2017 | Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas, Politics |
Within the space of 24 hours, the Governments of both Australia and New Zealand have announced changes to their immigration policies. They claim to be addressing the needs of their respective labour markets, but there’s probably a bit of political self-interest in... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Sep 18, 2015 | Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
An interesting article relating to American R&B Singer Chris Brown has appeared in the New Zealand Herald. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has indicated that he will not be able to enter New Zealand in order to perform in an planned show. Now I must admit that I’m... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | May 27, 2015 | Immigration Visas |
There is a dangerous little question in the Skilled Migrant Residence Expression of Interest online form: Have you ever been refused a visa/permit for any country including New Zealand? Answering this wrongly – even by mistake – can on its own wipe out... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Oct 24, 2014 | Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas |
Earlier this year, Canada closed its Migrant Investor category and cancelled a large number of pending applications. Will New Zealand reap the benefit? In February 2014 Canada shut down its Federal Immigrant Investor and Entrepreneur programme. In a draconian move,...