Every year thousands of people from around the world realize their dream of becoming a resident of New Zealand. You can become eligible to apply for residence if you work in New Zealand in a role that is on the Green List, or a Careforce sector role or a transport sector role. You can also become a resident if you have the skills and/or education and/or a very high level of income you may also be eligible to submit residence under the Skilled Migrant Category SIX-point system.
Case Study 1
Our client had lived in New Zealand unlawfully for more than four years. They had submitted various Section – 61 requests through multiple immigration advisers. When they met us, we asked them to immediately depart from New Zealand and go back to their home country. Their NZ-based partner went to their country twice to live with them and yet INZ declined their temporary visa application thrice. Eventually, we advised them to submit a partnership-based residence application which was approved. The couple was re-united in New Zealand after almost three years.
In a Skilled Migrant Category application, our client received a concern letter from INZ informing them that they are not of good character because they were convicted on careless driving and caused an injury. In this application, the case officer had incorrectly concluded that the application was convicted of dangerous driving. We convinced them of their mistake and got them to re-issue the concern letter. We successfully represented the client and submitted a character waiver on behalf of them.
In this residence application, our client was convicted of a drink and drive offence. They were fined and also required to install an alcohol interlock machine in their vehicle for a period of 12 months. The client had paid the fine but had not completed the 12-month alcohol interlock order imposed by the court. They were required to submit a character waiver which we did and were able to secure a positive outcome for our client.
