by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 22, 2013 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
It is a statistical fact that Immigration New Zealand in India has been declining visa applications by partners of those in NZ on Work or Student Visas at a much higher rate than anywhere else in the world. It reflects what many in the industry regard as a culture of... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Sep 24, 2013 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In my Visas for Overstayers blog post in March last year I highlighted the “no reasons, no records” approach by Immigration New Zealand to requests for a visa by people unlawfully in the country. We’ve just heard that INZ has set up a dedicated team... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 29, 2012 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Following on from my recent post about the problems with applying for visas offshore, here’s another example of how Immigration is chipping away at what is often called the “right to natural justice” for people in New Zealand without a visa –... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 2, 2011 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Last week Immigration announced a major change to how it handles offshore temporary visa applications. (Note, this does not apply to people applying while in NZ, and does not affect Residence applications). Previously, if INZ identified any possibly negative issues... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Mar 16, 2011 | Immigration Visas |
One of the simplest and best additions to the immigration system came in section 80 of the new Immigration Act 2009, which sets up the system of Interim Visas. I described this in my paper to the Law Society last year. The way it works is that if you are in NZ and...