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Immigration New Zealand not refunding unprocessed visas

Immigrants say they feel scammed after their visas were not processed and they received no refund. Michael Hemmerde applied for residence in 2019 but lost his job as a manager at Auckland’s ASB …
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New Zealand partnership visa two-tier system frustrating for couples split by Covid-19

New Zealand citizens and residents say the government’s solution to reuniting them with their overseas partners has led to unexpected, unfair and dangerous consequences.
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New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visas: A Common Sense Guide

The Skilled Migrant Visa allows skilled migrants to apply for permanent residency in New Zealand. It is operated by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) under the Immigration Act (of 2009) and seeks to …
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Migrant workers demand right to return to their homes in New Zealand

The Labour Party government’s draconian border restrictions have left thousands of people stranded outside New Zealand despite being legally entitled to live in the country.
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In one US-China battle, Americans have taken the lead: ‘golden’ visa applications to New Zealand

according to data from New Zealand’s Department of Immigration. The share of Chinese applicants slid to 25.4 per cent for April to October this year. To be considered for such a visa – called …
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Immigration New Zealand not refunding unprocessed visas

Immigrants say they feel scammed after their visas were not processed and they received no refund. Michael Hemmerde applied for residence in 2019 but lost his job as a manager at Auckland’s ASB …
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Covid-19: International students at risk of losing university places call on Government to restart visa process

A group of international students who have been in limbo for the past year are calling on the Government to restart visa processing, so they can begin their studies when the border re-opens.
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New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visas: A Common Sense Guide

The Skilled Migrant Visa allows skilled migrants to apply for permanent residency in New Zealand. It is operated by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) under the Immigration Act (of 2009) and seeks to …
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Labour Must Follow Through On Their Immigration Promises

For the first time in three years, the Labour government has no barriers to making significant changes to pressing immigration problems. Immigration law expert Aaron Martin from NZIL explains what …
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Migrant workers demand right to return to their homes in New Zealand

The Labour Party government’s draconian border restrictions have left thousands of people stranded outside New Zealand despite being legally entitled to live in the country.