by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Jan 24, 2024 | Blog |
The new Skilled Migrant Residence Scheme opened on 9 October 2023 with a 6-point system. It is a pathway to residence for people holding skilled job offers from a New Zealand accredited employer. It replaced the Skilled Migrant Category (“SMC”) where... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog |
Some of the cases we see at Laurent Law involve more than a single line of attack. In this example, we needed to think and plan ahead in order to finally get the win. The Problem We were asked to help a couple move to New Zealand based on a solid job offer in a... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog |
Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together. The assessment criteria, seemingly stuck in the past, pose significant challenges for couples... by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Sep 26, 2023 | Blog |
You may be wondering if and how you can get a Visa in New Zealand through investment at the current time. In this article, we explore the options. The first point to note is that this information is current as at September 2023. We are approaching a General Election... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Sep 21, 2023 | Blog |
Salman Siddiqui recently interviewed me on his Investment Immigration Podcast by UGlobal. I talked about the Active Investor Plus Visa. We reviewed the policy framework, background and objectives. We also looked into the eligibility criteria. I compared the old and...