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Category Archives: Business
Engineering an Elite Migrant Workforce
The Government is shifting many levers in what it calls the Immigration Reset. A lot of what has now been put in place, and what is to come, clearly has the objective of wiping out what is perceived as a … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas
Tagged immigration, immigration new zealand, INZ, new zealand, nz, nz immigration, visa, work visa
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New one-off 2021 Resident Visa – will you qualify?
On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa pathway for some temporary work visa holders currently in New Zealand. It is estimated that nearly 165,000 migrants in New Zealand will be eligible under this new Resident … Continue reading
Essential Skills Work Visas
James Turner discusses Essential Skills Work Visas in his latest video blog. This is the main type of visa for people who have a job offer and want to work in New Zealand. This allows people from outside New Zealand … Continue reading
Please, How Can I Help My Family?
We get this question a lot. In particular, we field requests from New Zealand Residents or Citizens about how to bring their relatives to NZ from the home country. We often have to say that there is nothing to be … Continue reading
Success Story – SMC Appeal for a Marketing Specialist
New Zealand is facing another lockdown. It is another challenging time of the year for everyone, particularly migrants whose future in New Zealand remains uncertain. I believe there is nothing better to share than a success story of our client’s … Continue reading
Opportunity Knocks – But Is New Zealand Answering?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating economic mayhem internationally, and New Zealand is not immune. At the same time, the international crisis has made this country an increasingly desirable destination – especially to wealthy foreign investors. But there is real danger … Continue reading
Covid-19 – Upcoming Changes to Immigration Law
As we write, new law relating to Immigration is being discussed in Parliament. Once it has passed through Parliament and has received the Royal Assent, the Immigration (Covid-19 Response) Amendment Bill will make major changes to New Zealand Immigration Law. … Continue reading
Is Immigration New Zealand cracking down on partnership visas or are our Partnership rules simply outdated?
Immigration New Zealand’s assessment of partnership cases is old fashioned and narrow minded. Uniting families in New Zealand is becoming a mission. As a result, we see families being separated for a good period of time, leaving their kiwi partners and … Continue reading
Relevant legislation, other rules in the immigration context
Legislation is important in the New Zealand immigration context. It is intended to provide a framework for the management of immigration in New Zealand in a way that balances New Zealand’s national interests with international obligations, while protecting New Zealanders and … Continue reading
Introducing Sahar Shamia
Sahar Shamia joined Laurent Law on 17 June 2019. We looked far and wide to find someone with her skills and abilities. We are thrilled to have her on board. Sahar is an enrolled Barrister and Solicitor of the High … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Immigration Visas, Office Update, Practice of Law
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