by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 11, 2014 | Immigration Visas |
If you’re thinking about applying for Skilled Migrant Residence, there’s one big message here – get a job offer first. Then, so long as you score 100 points, put your application in. Technically, you can start the Skilled Migrant process without a... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Feb 12, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In 2012 Immigration New Zealand changed its Residence category for NZ Citizens and Residents to sponsor their parents for Residence. That option may be up for grabs again soon. There are 2 streams of Parent Residence: Tier 1, which allows parents who can bring a lot... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Dec 4, 2013 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
A lot of people are being caught recently by a section of the law which allows Immigration to try to deport Residents who have committed very minor offences. It’s quite easy to get into trouble like this, and a lot harder to get out. There are lots of ways to... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 19, 2013 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems |
The recent decision of Minister of Immigration v Jooste [2013] NZHC 2671 (14 October 2013) is interesting for a number of reasons.First of all, it appears to be the first time that Immigration (through the Minister) has appealed against an Immigration and Protection... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Oct 25, 2013 | Business, Immigration Visas |
Through my close involvement in the wider immigration industry I have just seen a recent discussion paper about a significant shift in NZ Long Term Business Visa (“LTBV”) policy. I should point out that this is only in the Proposal stage but it does...