by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog |
As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to celebrate some of the complex immigration cases that were successfully resolved this year. These wins highlight a simple truth: expert guidance can turn a difficult case into a positive outcome especially when the rules aren’t on... 
by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog |
Can my Residence Visa expire? The answer is yes, it is possible for a Residence Visa which has been properly approved and granted to expire. Usually, a Residence Visa will be granted with 2 years of conditions which allow the holder to travel in and out of New... 
by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog |
The New Zealand Government has announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa, set to take effect in August 2026. These updates aim to make it easier for employers to retain skilled workers and for migrants to secure residence in New Zealand.... 
by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog |
As we have been reporting recently, the revamped Active Investor Plus Residence Visa has been a hit. Well over 200 applications have been made since the scheme opened on 1 April, representing well over NZ$1 billion in potential capital. Some of that has already landed... 
by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Jul 9, 2025 | Blog |
I recently returned from the annual conference of the Global Migration Section of the American Immigration Lawyers Association in Denver, Colorado. Over a hundred lawyers from a wide range of jurisdictions attended and compared notes on what is happening to...