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A new category of work visa – the Accredited Employer Work Visa

By Valerie Hirsch, Licensed Immigration Adviser, Immigration Chambers   Over the past couple of years, we have seen a significant shake up of the Immigration System in New Zealand. Following on from the seismic shift of the 2021 Resident Visa, the government will imminently implement a new category of work visa, the Accredited Employer Work…

Residence declined? What next? Do I have ‘Special Circumstances’?

By David Fisher, Founder & Director of Immigration Chambers   Residency applications have strict requirements, and Immigration New Zealand (INZ) may turn down your application if these requirements are not met completely. However, it may not be the end of the road, because applicants have a statutory right of appeal to the Immigration and Protection…