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... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Sep 6, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
A recent article raises the point that expecting almost everyone applying for Skilled Migrant Residence to have “Skilled Employment” in order to apply is forcing people into management jobs where they are being exploited (by being underpaid, for... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Apr 3, 2012 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
People who are thinking of sponsoring their brothers and sisters for Residence may have only days or weeks to get the application in before they lose the chance forever. The Labour Party recently discovered and leaked a briefing paper for the new Minister of...