by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Apr 26, 2011 | Immigration Visas |
Just saw the news report on Martyn Payne from the UK who was deported on Easter Saturday because of his heart condition. He set up a garage in a small Northland town under a Long Term Business Visa (LTBV) 6 years ago. The business served the community well. But when... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 28, 2011 | Immigration Visas |
In July 2009 the Government introduced new Investor policies to encourage wealthy offshore migrants to settle here: Invetor 1: anyone able to invest over NZ$10 million for 3 years can obtain Residence almost outright; Investor 2: those able to invest NZ$1.5 million... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 16, 2011 | Immigration Visas |
One of the simplest and best additions to the immigration system came in section 80 of the new Immigration Act 2009, which sets up the system of Interim Visas. I described this in my paper to the Law Society last year. The way it works is that if you are in NZ and...