by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | May 8, 2024 | Blog |
In recent times, navigating the complicated landscape of immigration procedures has become increasingly complex. Many individuals seeking to relocate to New Zealand find themselves entangled in a web of misinformation and inadequately handled applications, often due... 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, 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 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 | 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...