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I came to New Zealand on a work visa tied to one employer, and I am now being underpaid and told to work extra hours without pay. I am afraid that if I complain I will lose my visa and have to leave. Can I change employer, and are there protections for migrants?
Immigration New Zealand has told me that I am liable for deportation because of previous offending. I have lived here for many years and have children who are New Zealand citizens. Is there any way to challenge the decision?
I arrived in New Zealand as a young child and have been here for most of my life, but my visa status was never properly sorted out. I have just discovered I am unlawful and I am scared. What can happen and what can I do?
I am on a work visa in New Zealand and my partner and young child are still in our home country. We miss each other, and I want to bring them over. What visas might be available and what do we need to show?
I have significant savings and would like to move to New Zealand with my family by making an investment. Some people talk about golden visas, but I am not sure what is available or how it works. What should I know?
My parents live overseas and are getting older, and I would like them to come and stay with me for an extended period. A friend mentioned a special visa for parents. What options exist, and are there conditions?
I have been offered a job in New Zealand, and the employer says I need an Accredited Employer Work Visa. I have never heard of it. How does the process work, and what should I check before I accept the offer?
My partner is a New Zealand citizen and we have lived together for over a year. Immigration New Zealand declined my partnership visa, saying our relationship was not genuine and stable. We are devastated. What are our options?
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