Latest Immigration Updates
From our Immigration Specialist, Ruth Burgess.
Our firm's Immigration Specialist, Ruth Burgess, has a wealth of knowledge in the Immigration Law space. ​
Below, Ruth has completed a number of information sheets which traverse some of the latest developments in New Zealand's Immigration Law space.
Visits from Parents and Grandparents
It is a wonderful thing when families come together and exciting when
offshore Parents and Grandparents come into New Zealand to visit their
New Zealand citizen or resident mokopuna (grandchildren) and tamariki (Children).
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Skilled Residence Pathways
There are five Skilled Residence visas but on 23 September 2025 the Minister of Immigration, Erica Standford has announced that two more pathways will be added from mid-2026.
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Drink Driving Convictions and Visa Applications
Oh dear! You had a few drinks with your friends and made a poor decision to drive home. You were almost there when you turned the corner and ran straight into a police Checkpoint. The Police breathalysed you, charged you and two months later you are convicted in Court.
In your next visa application, you get a letter from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) saying there is an issue that will have a negative impact on your application. What do you do?
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Help! My Visa has Expired and I want to stay in New Zealand!
There are many reasons why a visa may expire or be declined leaving the holder without a visa, with no rights, no free medical care and unlawfully in New Zealand.
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Partnership Visas for the Love of Your Life
Bringing your partner, husband or wife to join you in New Zealand is an exciting prospect – one that can take your relationship to the next level or enable you to plan your family’s future in New Zealand.
If you have met someone online or you are in an online relationship after meeting your partner in person here are some visas to consider.
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Suspension of Unsafe Overseas Adoption by New Zealanders
On Tuesday (16 September 2025) the Government announced it had suspended the recognition of certain overseas adoptions by New Zealand citizens and residents for citizenship and immigration purposes. The change takes effect from 18 September 2025.
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New Roles recognised under the National Occupation List for the Accredited Employer Work Visa
From 3 November 2025 INZ will recognise 91 new roles for AEWV and Specific Purpose Work Visas.
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