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Skilled migrant residence category – changed!
Unfriendly policy tarnishes national image New Zealand's immigration policy sets out a pathway to gaining New Zealand residence through the skilled migrant residence category: a two-stage process. Expression of Interest in migrating to NZ The first stage, called...
Work to Residence Visa: an agonising story
Applying for residence in New Zealand Charlie Prasad (not his real name) was very excited when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) invited him to apply for residence in New Zealand. He lodged his residence application with anticipation and excitement. But he was...
Client Complaint Resolution Process
Errors take their toll on migrants Immigration New Zealand (INZ) recently changed its working system to achieve consistency in decision-making, become more efficient, minimise errors, and reduce staff and branch numbers. But none of these changes addressed the...
Empowering migrants
One illegal slip can get you into hot immigration waters Hindsight, it is often said, is a great thing. When we take stock of events and developments, many things that were not apparent at the time of their occurrence come to light. Such introspection may necessitate...
What Are New Zealand Employers?
What Makes New Zealand Employers (and why is this important)? The Idesi Legal office was confronted with a case which hinged on the definition of "New Zealand Employers". Our client is employed at a foreign embassy based in New Zealand. He applied for residency under...
Unskilled approach to skilled migrants
Unskilled approach destroys skilled migrant dreams Who are skilled migrants? Will a professional, ‘skilled person' be assured of gaining permanent residence for New Zealand upon their application? It is difficult to say with certainty. INZ does not appear to apply...