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Author Archives: Simon Laurent, Lawyer
Labour’s Immigration Policy – More Election Rhetoric
Yesterday the New Zealand Labour Party announced its immigration policy in the run-up to the September General Election. As today’s interviewer on Morning Report picked up on, it appears Labour appears to be lining itself up alongside the xenophobic New … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas, Politics
Tagged education industry, immigration, new zealand, nz election, nz visas, student visas
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Residence and Health – When is it Time to Call it Quits?
I am in the unusual position of supporting a recent change in Immigration policy which restricts people’s ability to apply. This situation is illustrated by the recent case of Sanita Devi who failed in an application to the High Court … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Visas
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Pause for Thought – the Akbari Deportation Case
Earlier this week the NZ Herald uncovered the story of Sultan Ali Abdul Ali Akbari who had the threat of deportation suspended by Immigration New Zealand, even though he had committed multiple crimes of sexual assault. The writer has to … Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS – Big Visa Changes on Both Sides of the Ditch
Within the space of 24 hours, the Governments of both Australia and New Zealand have announced changes to their immigration policies. They claim to be addressing the needs of their respective labour markets, but there’s probably a bit of political … Continue reading
Why Should Americans Move to New Zealand?
Maybe the shock of the recent Presidential election has worn off enough now for people to give serious thought to cutting their ties with the US. Some US nationals living in New Zealand said that they were thinking about taking up New … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Immigration Visas
Tagged business visa, entrepreneur visa, investment, investor visa, new zealand, nz, skilled migrant, USA
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The Real Cost of Unlicensed Immigration Advice
I have just lately seen a disturbing pattern. I have had enquiries from visa applicants, questions from colleagues in the industry, even a comment on one of our blog posts (scroll to the bottom). It’s a nasty game being played by … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Visas
Tagged consultants, IAA, illegal, immigration advisers, registered, unlicensed
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South Africans – Get Back in Line
The NZ Government has just announced that South Africa is about to lose its visa-waiver status. From 21 November 2016, all South Africans must apply for a visa before visiting New Zealand. The privilege of being able to just walk … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Visas
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