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Problems with work visas for employees of non-accredited Labour Hire companies
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) seem to be taking a renewed interest in temporary work visa applications that are submitted for employees to join a business where the technical employer...
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Employer Supported Work Visa changes announced
Today the Minister of Immigration (Minister) has released further details on the long-anticipated changes...
Delays in visa processing timeframes impact employers and employees
If you employ migrant workers and they are looking to apply for visas you...
Immigration August Newsletter
In this edition: Immigration New Zealand: significant processing delays Global financial turbulance? Not in...
Immigration July newsletter
In this edition: Partnership-Based Temporary Visa applications: stuck between a rock and hard place...
A temporary change in location: employers of work-visa holders beware
Scenario: A multinational engineering firm advertises an Engineering Technician vacancy on Seek and LinkedIn...
Lane Neave welcomes two new partners
National law firm, Lane Neave, is proud to welcome two new Partners in recognition...
Calculating base salary – Work to Residence (Talent) Visa
Early last year, we shared with you our observation on Immigration New Zealand (INZ)...
Wellington appointment bolsters Lane Neave national immigration law offering
National law firm Lane Neave has enhanced its immigration service to existing and new...
Travelling to New Zealand — new requirements for visa waiver travellers
From 1 October 2019 some international visitors and transit passengers must hold an Electronic...
Immigration May newsletter
In this edition: Travelling to New Zealand — bew requirements for visa waiver travellers...
Immigration April Newsletter
In this edition: Employer compliance: impact on changes to employer-sponsored work visas NZ’s strengthened...
Compliance for employers and recruitment of migrant workers
Unfortunately, the last six months has seen an increasing number of articles published in...
New residence category for victims of mosque attacks
The Minister of Immigration (Minister) previously indicated that the Government was looking at the...
March Immigration Newsletter
In this edition: Christchurch mosque attacks Population growth rate high, strong demand for housing...
Christchurch mosque attacks
The events which occurred on 15 March 2019 in Christchurch were nothing less than...
Major immigration changes – keeping your employees “in the loop”
As covered in our recent seminar series, significant changes to New Zealand’s immigration system...
February Immigration Newsletter
In this edition: Major changes to employer-sponsored work visas on the way Net migration...
Game changer – major amendments proposed for employer assisted temporary work visas (Chinese seminars added)
In late December 2018 the Government announced its decision to invite feedback on their...
Lane Neave office closure dates
Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable festive season....