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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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Migrants protest in India demanding right to return to New Zealand

An estimated 2,000 work NZ visa holders have been stuck in India for nine months, many of whom have lost their jobs and are in severe hardship.
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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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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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Migrant workers demand right to return to their homes in New Zealand

Meanwhile, nearly 30,000 people who have applied for residency have faced delays of a year or more due to a deliberate slowdown of visa processing by Immigration New Zealand. Many now fear they …