Often, the road to residency is anything but straightforward. Today, we want to share a story it touches the heart and showcases how the right help can overcome even the most challenging of hurdles Our client was a devoted mother of two New Zealand-born citizens. Born...
Dear Friends, we are delighted to share some important updates about New Zealand's immigration policies in April 2023. Significant changes have been implemented that present exciting opportunities for professionals in various sectors. Here are the key highlights:Expansion of the Green List The Green List, identifying occupations...
Greetings, all. Today we are dissecting recent changes to New Zealand's immigration policy, specifically the new work conditions for partners of migrant workers, which become effective from May 31, 2023. These changes carry significant implications for both migrants and their partners. The principal changes include: Partners are...
Our law firm recently celebrated a hard-earned victory in a complex immigration case that stands as a testament to the power of dedicated advocacy and the significance of understanding each client's unique story. Our clients, a family composed of a Turkish father, a Chinese mother, and...
We recently had the unique opportunity to stand alongside a client dealing with a complicated immigration situation. She first came to New Zealand as a visitor and later returned to continue her studies. However, the world quickly changed with the outbreak of the pandemic, and...
Deportation can be a stressful and emotional experience, especially when families are involved. This was the case for our client, a Turkish citizen who recently appealed his deportation from New Zealand. Our client's background is that he is of Kurdish ethnicity, his parents and siblings...
The Job Check Process is the second stage of the Accredited Employer Work Visa, which requires certain criteria to be met for proposed employment to be considered acceptable. These criteria are summarised below: The employer must be an accredited direct employer for the proposed employment. The...
The Green List: Simplified Applications and Residence Pathways The Green List is a list of highly skilled roles that are in high demand globally and in ongoing shortage in New Zealand. It only contains a small number of roles, and the registration, qualification, or experience requirements...
Mariel is a 38-year-old Filipino who is currently working as a manager at DHL Customer service centre based in Wellington. She has been in this job for the last two years after completing a business diploma at level 6. Mariel has been heartbroken since INZ...
INZ Statistics show nearly 50% drop in the number of the skilled migrants applying for residency in the last six months. Undoubtedly, the selection threshold of 160 points was the catalyst for the dramatic reduction. The former Minister of Immigration believed the new selection threshold...
