Laurent Law - New Zealand Immigration Specialists

Laurent Law - New Zealand Immigration Specialists Immigration Specialists since 1996. Over 40 years of combined experience. Let us work for you. We have been doing New Zealand immigration for a long time. Why?

Because it is really satisfying to help change people’s lives, by finding new ways to attack the problems that they bring to us. We love the many challenges of this work, which keep changing from week to week. Getting to a solution sometimes calls us to use left-field thinking, going beyond the surface facts. We can’t always find the winning answer. But our track record of success shows that we do

n’t like to give up or to lose. At Laurent Law we bring nearly 40 years of combined experience to the table. Let us put them to work for you. Laurent Law offers a full range of legal services for New Zealand Immigration, small business and litigation. Here’s how we can help:

New Zealand Job-Based Residence
New Zealand Work Visa applications or advice
New Zealand Business & Investment applications or advice
New Zealand Partnership & Family visa applications or advice
New Zealand Student and Visitor visa applications or advice
New Zealand immigration hard cases, problems or appeals
Solid legal advice to the industry on the latest New Zealand immigration policies

Read James Turner's latest blog to get the scoop on changes coming soon.
04/06/2026

Read James Turner's latest blog to get the scoop on changes coming soon.

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Introduced in early 2026, a new piece of legislation seeks to update border frameworks and significantly expand the stat...
02/06/2026

Introduced in early 2026, a new piece of legislation seeks to update border frameworks and significantly expand the state's powers regarding enforcement, documentation checks, and the removal of certain foreign nationals. However, the proposed changes have faced pushback from legal professionals and community advocates who warn that the policy mirrors controversial overseas crackdowns and could disproportionately impact vulnerable long-term residents.

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Navigating New Zealand's visa application process has become increasingly complex as Immigration New Zealand temporarily...
19/05/2026

Navigating New Zealand's visa application process has become increasingly complex as Immigration New Zealand temporarily transitions between two different occupational classification systems. While the country plans to fully adopt its own National Occupation List (NOL) by 2027, employers and applicants must currently manage a confusing "half-way house" system that requires juggling both the traditional ANZSCO codes and the new NOL guidelines.

https://laurentlaw.co.nz/the-messy-world-of-job-classification/

The Expert New Zealand Immigration Lawyers in Auckland

As Immigration New Zealand tightens its enforcement of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, employers must m...
29/04/2026

As Immigration New Zealand tightens its enforcement of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, employers must maintain strict compliance to protect their migrant staff from severe penalties. While minor or unintentional breaches can lead to a worker’s deportation, these issues often stem from informal workplace arrangements or simple misunderstandings. Consequently, proactive employer vigilance is now essential to ensure both the legal standing of the business and the safety of its international workforce.

New Zealand employers hiring migrant workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme need to be increasingly vigilant. Recent trends show that Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is taking a stricter approach to compliance, with even minor or unintentional breaches of visa conditions trigger...

In an interview with John Campbell on RNZ’s Morning Report about the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill, Simon ...
28/04/2026

In an interview with John Campbell on RNZ’s Morning Report about the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill, Simon Laurent as the Chair of NZAMI highlights concerns about removing rights of appeal for visitors, restricting refugees who withdraw their claims from obtaining further visas, and erosion of access to justice if Immigration NZ can serve Deportation Liability Notices by email.

Immigration advocates believe a law change is unfairly targeting some of the country's most vulnerable migrants. Simon Laurent, Chair of Association for Migration and Investment spoke to John Campbell.

Laurent Law specialises in resolving complex immigration cases and frequently shares expert insights through regular blo...
28/04/2026

Laurent Law specialises in resolving complex immigration cases and frequently shares expert insights through regular blogs and vlogs. This edition highlights upcoming changes to the Skilled Migrant category, strategies for "out of policy" visa applications, and guidance on handling criminal charges while on a temporary visa. If you need tailored advice on these or any other immigration matters, the team is available for a direct consultation

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Thinking of making New Zealand your forever home? Securing Permanent Residence requires more than just an initial visa—i...
21/04/2026

Thinking of making New Zealand your forever home?

Securing Permanent Residence requires more than just an initial visa—it's about proving your "commitment to NZ." This article by James Turner, breaks down ways to qualify.

Read more to learn how to protect your residency status and plan your long-term future in Aotearoa. 👇

https://laurentlaw.co.nz/making-a-commitment-to-new-zealand/

The Expert New Zealand Immigration Lawyers in Auckland

Simon Laurent's latest blog highlights the challenges temporary visa holders can face.
15/04/2026

Simon Laurent's latest blog highlights the challenges temporary visa holders can face.

I frequently get asked to write expert opinions for the NZ Courts about how a criminal conviction will harm someone’s visa status and their future prospects of staying in the country. Criminal lawyers ask me to do these for their clients, in the hope that the Court will decide to give them a disch...

Simon Laurent draws on his experience providing expert evidence for the Courts to explain why the "leave to return" stra...
09/04/2026

Simon Laurent draws on his experience providing expert evidence for the Courts to explain why the "leave to return" strategy is a vital lifeline for many.

I frequently get asked to write expert opinions for the NZ Courts about how a criminal conviction will harm someone’s visa status and their future prospects of staying in the country. Criminal lawyers ask me to do these for their clients, in the hope that the Court will decide to give them a disch...

RNZ approached Sahar Shamia for comment regarding two recently announced residency pathways under New Zealand's Skilled ...
29/03/2026

RNZ approached Sahar Shamia for comment regarding two recently announced residency pathways under New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.

Two new residency pathways under the visa are largely viewed as positive, but some fear residency continues to remain out of reach for many applicants.

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