by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Oct 21, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
In the last few months we have seen Immigration New Zealand’s attitude continue to harden about allowing migrants to get Residence Visas based on their job as a Retail Manager in a franchise business, such as a supermarket or food outlet. Here’s why. In... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Jun 10, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
A video posted on YouTube recently (in Portuguese) gives people from Brazil tips on how to get into New Zealand to work without applying for a Work Visa. Anyone who takes this advice is stupid, even if they think that they are clever. The story was picked up today in... by samuelames | Apr 30, 2014 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
We sometimes get asked for assistance by people who have got their Residence and want to apply for Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) but find they are prevented by a real fish hook in the Immigration Act – section 161. People with Residence who are charged and convicted... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Apr 30, 2014 | Immigration Visas, Uncategorized |
A recent NZ Herald article highlights some of the nonsensical policy, and how it is being applied, in the immigration sphere. I suppose I shouldn’t complain – it’s the sort of madness which people come to lawyers to protect them from. I mention... 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...