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Man's refugee status revoked after unfounded persecution claims
The man has also been accused of helping others make fraudulent asylum claims and offering to sponsor a woman's visa through a fake marriage.
Fake visas and offers to sell jobs - the latest immigration scams
The reports of fake visas circulating include one that appears to show the signature of US celebrity Oprah Winfrey.
Border check changes help fines defaulters slip through
Border check changes are helping fines defaulters who owe less than $5000 to avoid being caught on their return to New Zealand.
深度报道:移民欺诈中那些受益者和受害者,以及错失的修正机会
官方公布对认证雇主签证政策实施情况的鉴证报告,工作流程的混乱、软件系统的失能、高层主管的渎职在这起后果严重的系列事件中起到了重要作用。
The big winners and losers of the immigration shake-up
Analysis - It took three months to reverse a 'light touch' approach that saw some buy jobs for up to $50,000.
Waiting for citizenship: 'It's like a mystery process'
A skydiving instructor who has waited a year-and-a-half for citizenship says it has taken some of the gloss off the milestone event for him.
Capacity to deal with expected peak in visa applications, Immigration NZ says
More than 200,000 migrants were granted fast-track residence in a post-lockdown policy, and two years on all those people are beginning to apply to settle permanently.
10-year-old Ukrainian boy among NZ's newest refugees
The boy dreamed about having to eat the family cat because there was no food, his mother told a refugee appeal tribunal.
Parents should learn more about 'incredibly common virus' - doctors
Health professionals and families want action to prevent and test for the leading infectious cause of birth defects and permanent childhood disabilities - a virus that most of us get, but only one in…
What's top of the agenda at the latest Five Eyes meeting?
Leading politicians from the Five Eyes countries are meeting in Wellington this week - and they'll be talking migration, democratic resilience and child sex abuse - among other issues.
SIS told to prioritise national security checks waiting more than nine months
Immigration briefings show half of the fast-track green list residence applications are waiting for security checks, and they take an average of six months.
'Someone is taking this right from us' - Families broken as relatives denied visits to NZ
A Syrian-born family is considering leaving New Zealand as none of their relatives are allowed to visit them here.
Intelligence overhaul recommendations could mean significant reform of spy agencies, expert says
Paul Buchanan says recommendations from a review of intelligence legislation could lead to the most significant reform of the sector in decades.
Government denies incoming Australian refugees were part of citizenship negotiations
The government has scotched suggestions a deal bringing refugees from Australia to New Zealand is part of a tradeoff for policy changes on citizenship and 501 deportees.
Migrants cheated out of money in NZ worker visa scam - Nepalese consul
The honorary Nepalese consul has warned an increasing number of migrants are being scammed into buying visas to work here.
Concern over delays as NZ moves to resettle refugees from Australia
Thirty refugees will be resettled to this country next month amid a drawn-out process described as disgraceful by advocates.
From Eritrea to Christchurch: Where new refugees are coming from and resettling
A change in a 'discriminatory' refugee policy has seen a large increase in African and Middle Eastern families being resettled in New Zealand.
'Racially profiled with no reason': Doctor angry over security checks for visa
Two doctors expecting a baby in August have been caught up in national security checks and face having to decide whether to emigrate.
Recovery visa sold for more than $30k by unlicensed agents
Immigration advisers are warning about the extent of New Zealand jobs that are being "sold" overseas to qualify migrants for visas.
'Open and shut' immigration cases taking years to resolve
Migrants have spoken of the devastating effects of long waits for national security checks before they can become residents.
Call for visa system review after 70-year-old asked if she's pregnant
The son of a 70-year-old woman who was asked by Immigration New Zealand whether she was pregnant and to provide a CV, is calling on the department to change its processes.
Crown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislation
The Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark ruling over the use of the Returning Offenders Act.
Man who overstayed visa in 1990s went undetected despite registering with government agencies
The 54-year-old has been granted permission to stay in New Zealand, with a tribunal ruling it would be hard for him to resettle in Ghana and get the medication he needs.
'They can get work visas for anyone who fronts up with the money'
An immigration lawyer says a new work visa has prompted a free-for-all, with migrants paying up to $40,000 to overseas agents and New Zealand employers.