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Tag Archives: government
“Kiwis First” – Labour Inherits Immigration Policy
In a June posting I predicted that the Labour Party’s promises to slash the numbers of migrants to New Zealand had already been trumped (excuse the expression) by policy changes introduced under the National-led Government. That appears to have come … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas, Politics
Tagged government, new zealand, nz, nz visas, policy change, residence, skilled migrant, work visas
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Which Way Are We Going To Go On Immigration This Election?
Is it just me, or does the immigration talk in the news seem like it’s about to reach fever pitch? It seems scarcely a day goes by without some talk about the impact of immigration, changes to immigration policy, scandals … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas, Politics, Practice of Law
Tagged business, essential skills, government, immigration, immigration new zealand, labour market, new zealand, residence, skiiled migrant, skill shortage, skilled employment, Skilled Migrant process, visa, visas, work visa
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How the Australian Deportation Regime effects New Zealand
Much has been made by the NZ media and politicians of the Australian decision to inter and deport people imprisoned for at least 12 months for serious crimes. Unfortunately, our NZ political parties are, as usual, unable to work together … Continue reading
Posted in Citizenship, Immigration Industry, Immigration Problems, Politics
Tagged Aussie, Australia, convictions, criminal, government, laws, new zealand, nz, regime
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Comment on the New Immigration Changes
We posted on Facebook yesterday about the changes to Immigration. It’s an interesting article from the Herald and it’s going to be a talking point for some time. So I’ve put together my thoughts on the matter and jotted them … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Industry, Immigration Visas
Tagged change, government, immigration, INZ, new zealand, nz, reform
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Labour Bashes the Migrants for all the Wrong Reasons
In April the Labour Party made claims that the upswing in net migration to New Zealand is causing runaway house prices in Auckland and Christchurch in particular. Its solution is to cut immigration numbers. This issue has not gone away – … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration Industry, Property
Tagged government, immigration, new zealand, nz, nz immigration, residence
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NZ Parent Residence – Where is it at?
In 2012 Immigration New Zealand changed its Residence category for NZ Citizens and Residents to sponsor their parents for Residence. That option may be up for grabs again soon.
Posted in Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas
Tagged family, government, immigration new zealand, new zealand, nz, nz immigration, parent, policy change, residence, visa
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A Big Shift in NZ Business Visas?
Through my close involvement in the wider immigration industry I have just seen a recent discussion paper about a significant shift in NZ Long Term Business Visa (“LTBV”) policy.
Posted in Business, Immigration Visas
Tagged business, business sale, business visa, government, immigration new zealand, investor visa, ltbv, new zealand, nz, nz immigration, residence
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Family Migrants are Bad News for the Economy
People who are thinking of sponsoring their brothers and sisters for Residence may have only days or weeks to get the application in before they lose the chance forever.
Posted in Immigration Problems, Immigration Visas
Tagged family, government, immigration new zealand, new zealand, nz, nz immigration, residence, visa
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Visas for Overstayers – Another Rough Game
Following on from my recent post about the problems with applying for visas offshore, here’s another example of how Immigration is chipping away at what is often called the “right to natural justice” for people in New Zealand without a … Continue reading
