New Zealand attracts people from all over the world – for its quality of life, its employment opportunities, its natural environment, and its reputation as a stable, welcoming country. But the immigration system that governs entry and residency is anything but simple. Visa categories have specific eligibility thresholds, documentation requirements
Immigration cases can be complicated and challenging, requiring individuals to navigate complex administrative decisions that can have a significant impact on their lives and Canadian immigration status. When facing unfavourable decisions, it can be challenging to know what options are available and what steps to take. Fortunately, judicial review is
Needing a top immigration lawyer to help with your immigration law issues? Where you’re an entrepreneur or investor (Tier 1), or looking for a visa to stay with your partner or family or need business immigration legal advice, an immigration lawyer can help you. The following are some of the
Visas are an important way to enter the United States and to stay in the country for an extended period of time. If you live in a country other than the US, you will need a visa to work in the country, receive medical care, or stay for an extended
BRPs (Biometric Resident Permits) used to be known as Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals (ICFNs). They are the shape and size of a credit card and show a migrants photograph on the front, together with information about how long their extension is for. They also show whether they are allowed
Most people without much knowledge in how the US immigration system works tend to think in terms of legal vs. illegal. When people say legal or illegal status, what is being talked about is the legality of one’s status in the United States. While that may be the only way
A number of changes were recently made to the Immigration Rules in the UK. All changes mentioned below are effective from 06 April 2014 unless otherwise stated. Changes relating to Tier 2 of the Points-Based System A change is being made to allow Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) and Tier 2
Citizenship & Immigration Services Issues Policy Memorandum for Determining Habitual Residence in United States for Hague Convention Adoptions By Melanie Corrin, Senior Attorney On December 23, 2013 the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum, effective immediately, which serves to clarify the criteria adjudicating officers must
A United States Permanent Residence Card, also known as a Green Card, signifies permanent legal residence in the country. There are several paths to obtaining a Green Card, and knowing how to proceed is important to making the process successful. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the
Finding an immigration attorney is an important step to gaining citizenship. If you choose the wrong attorney, you may not be able to enjoy a stress free process. In fact, the wrong attorney can delay your citizenship by a huge period of time and might end up causing you to
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