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Entrepreneur Visa The entrepreneur category allows self-employment and setting up a business here. It involves very small amounts of capital ($100-150,0000) There are some exceptions e.g. in ICT) but strict adherence to a three-year business plan. Normally a work visa is required for two years before applying for residence. There

Immigration law is a complex field, with changes happening at a rapid pace. With our  insights and updates, you’ll be well-equipped to understand the intricacies of the law. Out with the old… In July 2022 the Investor Plus 1 and 2  categories  closed to new applicants. We’re continuing to assist

In 2022 and 2023, Richard Small and Pacific Legal were proud to partner with leading civil infrastructure and engineering firm Fulton Hogan, and Pacific community leaders including Melina Maka of the Tongan Advisory Council, to support a recruitment programme for machine operators and drivers from Tonga. Fulton Hogan staff visited

What you need to know before purchasing property? We often get questions from clients about buying property in New Zealand. Having made a commitment to live in New Zealand, buying a home is the next logical step. The proposed exemption for high-value homes has not gone ahead, so what are

Pacific Legal has been delighted to provide immigration services Tara Iti in the development of two world class golf courses at Te Arai Links at Mangawhai, north of Auckland. In the midst of the Covid border closure in 2020, we successfully obtained exemptions to allow the course designer and shapers to enter

A new Minister Prior to the October 2023 election National’s immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford was very proactive in pointing out failures of the Accredited Employer Work Visa especially around migrant exploitation. On 27 November Hon Erica Stanford became the Immigration Minister.  The immigration industry, advisors and lawyers have generally welcomed