by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Feb 2, 2012 | Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas, Property |
For my first blog in 2012 I’ve decided to wade into the argument about why Kim Schmitz/Dotcom got New Zealand Residence, when he is now the subject of proceedings to extradite him to the US to face major internet piracy charges. I can claim some authority to do... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Dec 8, 2011 | Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Further to our post earlier this year about Immigration medical waivers, another recent news story has surfaced about a retired Indian couple who face being split up because the wife would cost the New Zealand health system a lot of money. She has osteoarthritis in... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 28, 2011 | Immigration Visas |
There’s been a bit of a stir recently because New Zealand has launched a campaign to attract overseas workers to help with the Christchurch rebuild after the earthqake in February. As part of its pre-Election posturing, the Labour Party complains that those... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 21, 2011 | Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Last month the Minister of Immigration proudly announced new Policy which set out the ability to gather and store biometric information about all non-New Zealanders. What he did not mention is that you refuse to give that information at your peril.Biometric... by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Nov 17, 2011 | Business, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas |
Not many Court decisions have been made about Entrepreneur visas. The recent High Court decision of Tong v Chief Executive, Department of Labour.is therefore of some interest. Under his Long Term Bsuiness Visa (LTBV) Mr Tong set up a company with him and his wife as...