Our client came to us after a declined visa application, due to criminal activity. The ‘criminal activity’ was only a traffic offence, but immigration had marked it against him. We challenged the charge and the visa was approved – he was allowed to stay in the country that had been his home for six years. Here is his story.
Immigration News
We assisted a client who was facing difficulties obtaining a partnership visa with her husband. After identifying a way to appeal to immigration, our client was granted the visa allowing her to stay with her husband and family. Here’s what she has to say.
As of 1st of October 2019, the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority will come into full effect. This means that all travellers who require an NZeTA and attempt to travel to or transit via New Zealand without one will be denied boarding. If you need to fill out your NZeTA application, now is the time to act.
“To be honest it’s more than just knowing your way around the system. It’s also having some who understands your needs and can just get on and get it done.”
Sometimes in life you’ve got to give credit where it’s due. But I don’t think words could convey completely what this man has done for us.
While South Africa will be letting New Zealanders enter the country visa-free, New Zealand won’t be reciprocating. We discuss the South Africa visa changes as well as the Government’s reasoning for their decision and potential implications.
Have you booked an appointment with a New Zealand immigration lawyer? We cover all you need to know to get the most out of your appointment.
RNZ reports that immigration advisers are receiving death threats from clients experiencing ongoing New Zealand visa delays from New Zealand Immigration – Aaron Martin shares his thoughts regarding the matter.
Are you or your family planning on travelling to New Zealand this year? The NZeTA process is required for all travellers to New Zealand from 1 October 2019. Here’s what you need to know.
The ETA (NZ) is intended to speed up border processing, but the short amount of notice before the visa becomes mandatory will only lead to chaos and confusion.
We helped a client renew his New Zealand residence visa, despite being faced with deportation due to a previous criminal conviction during his residency.
So, you think you’d like to visit New Zealand? To give you a heads up, here’s what you need to know about our big-little country.
