by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog |
Often, we encounter New Zealanders who’ve spent years abroad and wish to secure New Zealand residency for their partners. While many are aware of the Partnership Resident Visa, some may not realise that partners of New Zealand citizens who have been residing... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog |
The Active Investor Plus (AI+) scheme was opened in September 2022. What is it delivering? The policy has come in for criticism for several reasons. One is that it is complex. Another is that it demands that potential applicants must embrace too much risk over too... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jan 24, 2024 | Blog |
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... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Nov 29, 2023 | Blog |
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... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog |
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....