by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Apr 23, 2024 | Blog |
On 7 April a set of policy changes was introduced to curb the tide of inward migration brought about by previous policies. These were described by the Minister of Immigration as a response to an “unsustainable” inflow of population. The reality is a bit... by Sahar Shamia, 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 Sahar Shamia, 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 | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog |
Some of the cases we see at Laurent Law involve more than a single line of attack. In this example, we needed to think and plan ahead in order to finally get the win. The Problem We were asked to help a couple move to New Zealand based on a solid job offer in a... 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...