A fragmented approach to language breeds discrimination English is our main language of communication in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) therefore requires an applicant for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category to have a certain level of proficiency...
Skilled Migrant’s Boss Goes Bust Country of Origin: Thailand Challenge: What to Do When a Skilled Migrant’s Job Disappears? The client’s employer first went into liquidation, without telling our client that her employment was at risk. It then became clear...
Skilled Migrant Visa Help Country of Origin: China Challenge: Helping A Skilled Migrant Get Permanent Residency The client was employed as a chef at a Chinese restaurant in Wellington. He had been in New Zealand since 2005, but had learned very little English in that...
The story of a migrant woman – the issues It was winter of 1999; Movina (not her real name) had just arrived in New Zealand with a young one and a new born. Movina had bachelors of science in chemistry from a reputable university in India but had limited English...
