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New Zealand Border Entry Exemptions
Entry Exemptions The story on 13 July 2020 of Sergeant Matthew Moore and the rejection of his border entry exemption by Immigration New Zealand highlights the difficulties visa holders and people who under ordinary circumstances would be automatically entitled to a...
Five Facts from Immigration Statistics
At Idesi Legal we found the following statistics from Immigration New Zealand very interesting. Sharp decline in total arrivals to New Zealand Between February, March and April. In January and February 2020, the total...
I live in New Zealand – can I bring my partner?
Yes. Provided you meet Immigration New Zealand’s eligibility standards. Can I bring my partner over on a work visa? Yes. You may apply for a ‘Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa’. Provided both you and your partner meet character conditions,...
My employer and I have just received an email from Immigration New Zealand about my Essential Skills Work Visa – help!
12 June 2020– My employer and I have just received an email from Immigration New Zealand about my Essential Skills Work Visa – help! My Employer received an email about my Essential Skills Work Visa application is this normal? Yes and no. ...
Parliament’s pragmatic changes to immigration act to respond to Covid-19 has passed.
Parliament has passed a legislation to ensure that the government can respond to immigration concerns arising from Covid-19 quickly and efficiently. The Minister for Immigration, Iain Lees-Galloway stated: “The Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill...
Government support is needed for migrant workers as a result of Covid-19
Some migrant worker are facing difficult circumstances due to losing their jobs due to Covid-19. This has left migrant workers stranded with no income, bills to pay and families in need of support. It has always been a tenuous thing to be am migrant worker regardless...