Month: September 2021

Sep 10 2021

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New Zealand feared an extremist but found no way to stop him

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Immigration officers feared him. So, too, did prosecutors, prison officials and police. They thought he could launch a terror attack at any moment. Even the prime minister wanted him deported....

Sep 10 2021

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Extremist stayed in New Zealand despite immigration fraud

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The Islamic State-inspired extremist who attacked shoppers in a New Zealand supermarket had been fighting deportation for immigration fraud, leaving the nation’s leader expressing frustration at the …

Sep 10 2021

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Not Kiwi enough: The iron wall that is New Zealand’s immigration system

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He also asked Immigration NZ to extend work visas of stranded migrants who had already applied for residency and were employed in New Zealand. “I truly believe that I am...

Sep 10 2021

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Former Kiwi soldier pleads for visas for Afghan allies

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A former New Zealand army officer is pleading for Immigration New Zealand to urgently issue visas for Afghan allies who worked alongside her in Afghanistan, and their families. Ellen Nelson...

Sep 10 2021

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Investor Immigration News Roundup What’s Happening And Where

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Immigration New Zealand confirmed that Page obtained residency under a special visa open to people with at least 10 million New Zealand dollars ($7 million U.S.) to invest. Note that...

Sep 09 2021

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Extremist stayed in New Zealand despite immigration fraud

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The Islamic State-inspired extremist who attacked shoppers in a New Zealand supermarket had been fighting deportation for immigration fraud, leaving the nation’s leader expressing frustration at the …

Sep 09 2021

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New Zealand government axes emergency benefit payments to migrants

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The widening attack on the basic rights of migrants belies the veneer of “kindness” and “compassion” promoted by the Labour-Greens government.

Sep 09 2021

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Immigration New Zealand shuts its Beijing office

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Visa processing at what used to be New Zealand’s largest immigration centre has closed.Before the pandemic, the Beijing office decided half of all temporary visas – about 10,000 a week.Withdrawing...

Sep 09 2021

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Not Kiwi enough: The iron wall that is New Zealand’s immigration system

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He also asked Immigration NZ to extend work visas of stranded migrants who had already applied for residency and were employed in New Zealand. “I truly believe that I am...

Sep 09 2021

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Google founder Larry Page gets New Zealand residency under special visa for uber-wealthy

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Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country.