Category Archives: Immigration Appeals

The consequences of drink driving!!!

My colleague, James Turner, wrote a blog on drink driving conviction (DUI) and its implications on people who hold resident visas or applying for a resident visa. As we have pointed out multiple times in various blogs, the consequences of … Continue reading

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Medicals and Police Certificates

There are a number of technical rules dictating when Medicals and Police Certificates must be provided with a visa application. My latest video Blog unpacks the requirements and clarifies essential aspects to be aware of.

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“You Don’t Have to Live Like a Refugee”

[If you don’t get the musical reference in the title, Google ‘Tom Petty’.] People trying to find a way to stay in New Zealand sometimes get the idea that they can get themselves a visa by applying for asylum. Of … Continue reading

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Solutions for Overstayers

I am a Senior Solicitor at Laurent Law Barristers and Solicitors located in Auckland, New Zealand. In my latest video blog, I explore options for those who find themselves in the unfortunate position of being in New Zealand without a … Continue reading

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Houston we have lift-off! The future is here.

We are moving with the times at Laurent Law. We heard when you asked for a better and easier way to book your appointments. Our online booking system is designed to make it easy for you to book a date … Continue reading

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When a simple Visa application is made more complicated

The Lawyers at Laurent Law have a lot of experience in dealing with not only ‘run-of-the-mill’ immigration situations, but also those situations which are complicated and unusual. The Immigration Act 2009 and associated Immigration Instructions are confusing and difficult for … Continue reading

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Benefits of using an immigration expert

As legal professionals, we often hear during our meetings with potential clients comments such as “Why do I need to pay you this much to file an application?, or “Why should I use a lawyer/adviser to assist me with the … Continue reading

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Fraudulent Relationships for Immigration Purposes

It has come to light that migrants are being offered money to fake marriages/relationships to secure Residence under the government’s fast-tracked 2021 Resident Visa scheme. A Radio NZ article recently reported that some migrants are offered more than $30,000 to … Continue reading

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Including Family in 2021 Resident Visa

Phase 2 of the one-time 2021 Resident Visa scheme (“2021 RV”) begins today, Tuesday, 1 March, for most people. About 100,000 eligible Work Visa holders are expected to apply. The sheer volume of cases will amplify an aspect of Immigration … Continue reading

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The Fine Detail of the 2021 Resident Visa

The “one time” Resident Visa announced in September 2021 is underway. The first batch of applications opened on 1 December. mostly aimed at people who have a Skilled Migrant Residence case in the queue. About 15% of those applications have … Continue reading

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