Category Archives: Immigration Appeals

Post Study Work Visas – the Change has Come

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

In a recent post I alerted readers to a significant rewrite of Work Visa policy for those who complete New Zealand qualifications.  Last Friday the Government rolled out the new scheme which will take effect in November.  While it was … Continue reading →

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Update on our success story: IT Call Centre Staff granted Residence Visas

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

  You may recall our post late last year about a group of our clients whose declined Residence Visa applications were successfully overturned on appeal by the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (“IPT”). The IPT then sent the applications back to … Continue reading →

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Planning a trip to New Zealand?

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

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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It’s a trap!

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

So, you’ve managed to successfully secure a job offer from a New Zealand employer and you’ve lodged your work visa application. But your application is taking a long time to process and you’re feeling bored at home with nothing to … Continue reading →

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Post-Study Work Visas – Change is A-Coming

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

  Every week or so, someone comes to us about their application for Work Visa based on a job which is meant to be related to their NZ qualification.  They have spent several years, and tens of thousands of dollars, … Continue reading →

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Recent reports indicate migrating to New Zealand may have become more difficult, but has it for those who are needed most?

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

An article titled, “Tough rules see migrants give up and go home”, was recently published in the New Zealand Herald. It says that annual migration is down 4800, from a high point a year ago. In the year to April 2018, … Continue reading →

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The Art of Submitting A Successful Visa Application

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

Most of us have an appreciation for one or the other type of art. We may not all have the same taste or preference or even opinion on what we consider to be art. Whenever I see Roger Federer play … Continue reading →

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