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Immigration officers to get beefed-up search powers
Source: NZ herald By: Lincoln Tan Immigration officers are to be given greater powers of search and investigation without reliance on police under new laws coming in next month. Officers will be able to investigate and act against offenders without the need to rely on Customs or police under the Immigration Act. They will be … Read more
Changes to Immediate Skill Shortage List and Long Term Skill Shortage List
Source: infonew.co.nz 1 September 2010, 2:09PM By Department of Labour The bi-annual review of the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) and the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL), administered by the Department of Labour, has been completed. The ISSL includes occupations that are in immediate demand in the New Zealand labour market. The LTSSL includes … Read more
Interim Visas for Foreign Migrants in New Zealand!
source: nzherald.co.nz 25 August 2010 New interim visas will allow migrants waiting for their visas to be processed to continue working, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says. It was a bonus for businesses and employees, Dr Coleman said. “In most circumstances it provides continuity in the workplace as employers have the security of knowing their staff … Read more
Immigrant fingerprints checks introduced between Oz and New Zealand as part of fraud drive that will be extended to other countries
Media Release Source: www.dol.govt.nz (Department of Labour) 16 August 2010 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has begun fingerprint checks with Australia as part of a biometric programme to strengthen border security and prevent identity fraud. The programme will expand to include checks with the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States under the umbrella of the … Read more
Applicant and skilled migrant category
An applicant (Principal Applicant) under the skilled migrant category can include his/her partner and dependent children in his/her Expression of Interest, and, if invited to do so, in his/her application for residence. If residence is granted, it extends to the Principal Applicant’s partner and children. They must also meet health, character, and English language requirements. For more … Read more
What is residence – and does it allow me to work in NZ?
New Zealand residence is a status that gives you most of the advantages of citizenship, including the right to vote, to enjoy government-paid education and health benefits for you and your family, and to travel and work freely in and out of the country on a permanent basis as long as you hold a … Read more
Steps towards gaining residence in New Zealand
Working temporarily in New Zealand can be used as a step towards gaining residence and settling here permanently. If your talents are needed by New Zealand employers, or you have exceptional talent in the arts, culture or sports, you can apply to work in New Zealand under the Work to Residence category. If you are already … Read more
Which visa / permit best applies to you?
Before one submits an application for New Zealand residency, it is highly advisable to check the various immigration visas/permits leading to residency. Consider which visa/permit best applies to you, as a wrong application could cost you your future. The various visas/permits are : Work to Residency, Skilled Migrant Category, Investment/Investment Plus, Long Term Business Visa/Permit, … Read more
Siva Shanker joins the team at Quay Law
The team at Auckland Law Firm, Quay Law welcomes Siva Shanker Rajadurai to the team. Siva Shanker Rajadurai holds a LLB from the University of London and a Diploma in Electronics Engineering from Malaysia. Prior to serving with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Malaysia, Shanker held numerous legal related roles in New … Read more
