Author Archives: Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

Another Hurdle: Section 49(1) Conditions

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

All Residence Visas, when first granted, are subject to 2-year travel conditions. This allows the Visa holder to travel in and out of New Zealand for 2 years and to demonstrate to Immigration New Zealand (“INZ”) that they have made … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up 2018

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

Everyone thought 2017 was the year of dramatic changes to the immigration field with the introduction of major adjustments to the Essential Skills Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Residence Visa Categories. But looking back at all the changes introduced to … Continue reading →

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Can I vary the conditions of my work visa?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

Photo: DPA If you hold a work visa that has conditions that only allow you to work for Company A (employer), in Location B (place of employment) and as Job C (occupation), then you may in certain instances have to … Continue reading →

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Planning a trip to New Zealand?

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

Planning a vacation can be a joyful task. Reading travel blogs, searching for attractions, activities to plan your day to day itineraries, checking Airbnb and flight deals may be a starting point. What most How to Plan a Vacation Guides … Continue reading →

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ANZSCO and Skill Levels of Jobs

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

When surfing the net on NZ skilled job based visas, such as Essential Skills Work Visa or Skilled Migrant Residence Visa, you may have heard or read about the term “ANZSCO” and/or the phrase “Skill Level”. Let me tell you … Continue reading →

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All about Interim Visas

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

Interim Visas were essentially introduced seven years ago to prevent applicants becoming unlawful while waiting for the decision of their further temporary visa application. But surprisingly, Interim Visas appear to have contributed to the number of overstayers and Section 61 … Continue reading →

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Success Story: Dutch Dredging

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Jacqui Lee - Staff Solicitor

As a maritime nation, New Zealand is reliant on the free and efficient movement of vessels to, within and from our harbours. Without regular and ongoing maintenance, silting decreases the draught available to ships, while the development of larger vessels … Continue reading →

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