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Are School Fees for Migrant Children Coming?

by bmilnes2015 | Apr 20, 2016 | Immigration Industry, Politics | 0 comments

It is no secret that New Zealand and Australia stand together on many issues. Being close neighbours, it is understandable that politics could bleed across the Tasman, but will the NZ Government follow the lead of Australia in charging international student fees to...

Why “The Block” Builder Got Blocked

by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Oct 21, 2015 | Immigration Visas | 0 comments

Martin Laidlaw, the Scottish builder starring with Team Orange on The Block NZ, has recently been saved from being deported.  He briefly became an overstayer when Immigration refused his application for another Work Visa.  Fortunately, perhaps owing to public pressure...

Immigration Rules Explained in Franchise Magazine

by bmilnes2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | Immigration Visas | 2 comments

This month I have been featured in Franchise Magazine. The article covers Work Visas, Residence and Entrepreneur Pathways to Residence. It’s a great read for anyone who is confused about the way Immigration works or those that are considering putting in...

Work Visas – How to Help INZ Grant You One

by bmilnes2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas | 0 comments

One of the most critical documents in an employer-based work visa or SMC application is the Position Description (PD), aka Job Description. The PD must show in detail, exactly what your job entails and INZ will cross-reference your PD to the tasks identified in ANZSCO...

Immigration – the Election Football is Still in Play

by Simon Laurent, Principal, Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors, Auckland | Jul 4, 2014 | Business, Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas | 1 comment

As I have noted in a previous post, immigration to New Zealand has become a key battlefield between National and Labour leading up to the national Election in September.  Labour has waded in again with some ill-considered claims about what they would do if they got...
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