by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 25, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Employers are coming to us for help because they can’t keep the same migrant workers whom they have come to rely upon for the success of their business. Their job hasn’t changed, but Work Visas that used to be approved without too much trouble are now... 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 | Sep 13, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In April Immigration made a small, quiet change to its policy which could be a headache for a lot of people. Essential Skills Work Visas are the most comoon type of visa based on a job offer. It used to be fairly straightforward to apply for a Variation of Conditions... 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...