by James Turner, Senior Solicitor | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog |
In August this year, I published a vlog describing New Zealand Visa options for US citizens, with reference to some of the discussions we have had with US citizens in recent times. You can watch the video on Youtube here. After the recent elections, New Zealand is... by Simon Laurent, Lawyer | Apr 23, 2024 | Blog |
On 7 April a set of policy changes was introduced to curb the tide of inward migration brought about by previous policies. These were described by the Minister of Immigration as a response to an “unsustainable” inflow of population. The reality is a bit... by Sahar Shamia, Senior Solicitor | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog |
Often, we encounter New Zealanders who’ve spent years abroad and wish to secure New Zealand residency for their partners. While many are aware of the Partnership Resident Visa, some may not realise that partners of New Zealand citizens who have been residing... 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Some time ago I wrote a blog on Immigration New Zealand’s outdated approach to assessing partnership visas, suggesting a revision to meet the demands of living together.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...