by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | May 25, 2022 | Business, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
The Government is shifting many levers in what it calls the Immigration Reset. A lot of what has now been put in place, and what is to come, clearly has the objective of wiping out what is perceived as a migrant underclass. In this narrative, overseas workers are... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | May 4, 2022 | Immigration Visas |
. Earlier in the year, I wrote a blog on deportation liability, particularly if the person liable for deportation is a New Zealand Resident Visa holder. Today, I share a successful outcome for a family where the Immigration NZ (INZ) Resolution team decided not to... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Mar 17, 2022 | 2021 Resident Visa, Citizenship, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas |
It has come to light that migrants are being offered money to fake marriages/relationships to secure Residence under the government’s fast-tracked 2021 Resident Visa scheme. A Radio NZ article recently reported that some migrants are offered more than $30,000 to... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 1, 2022 | 2021 Resident Visa, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Phase 2 of the one-time 2021 Resident Visa scheme (“2021 RV”) begins today, Tuesday, 1 March, for most people. About 100,000 eligible Work Visa holders are expected to apply. The sheer volume of cases will amplify an aspect of Immigration Instructions... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jan 25, 2022 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Last week, we saw the deportation of World No.1 Tennis player, Novak Djokovic from Australia after a ten-day legal battle. Novak travelled to Melbourne in early January 2022 to participate in the Australian Open with the hope of winning his 21st Grand Slam title. He...