Julia Lang
Direct dial: +64 3 966 7705
Mobile: + 64 22 092 3454
E-mail: Julia.Lang@saunders.co.nz
Office: CBD
I first worked with Saunders and Co as a summer clerk between 2016 and 2017 while completing my Bachelor of Laws at the University of Canterbury. After graduating, and having developed an interest in immigration law while studying, I joined the immigration team in early 2018 and was admitted to the bar later that year.
I assist clients to obtain a full range of visas; business, student, work, visitor, family, and residence visas. My particular interest lies in assisting clients applying on the basis of partnership. I also advocate for clients when concerns or issues are raised during the processing of their application.
Skilled Migrant Category Reopening in November
Yesterday the government made a long-awaited announcement about the reopening of two resident visa categories: the Parent Category and the Skilled Migrant Category.
New visa policy offers aid to Ukrainian nationals
The Government has today announced new policy to offer shelter to Ukrainian nationals whose lives are at risk from Russia’s aggression, following the illegal invasion of Ukraine that began last month.
New Zealand's border reopening: the 5-stage process
This article has been updated to reflect the most recent changes to the scheduled border reopening dates, announced by the Government on 16 March 2022.
2021 Resident Visa - the game-changing one-off - what you need to know
Early this morning the Minister made a major announcement of a new category of residence visa which is estimated to impact up to 165,000 migrants.
New border exception to allow 300 teachers into New Zealand
A new border exception has been announced, to address the ongoing shortage of qualified teachers in New Zealand.
Uncertainty around residence pathways continues despite latest Immigration announcements
The Immigration Minister has today announced further adjustments to visa settings, following on from announcements made at the end of 2020.
Reading the fine print in INZ’s “family reunification” border exceptions
The Minister of Immigration has made a much-anticipated announcement regarding New Zealand’s border closure.
Two changes announced to grant reprieve to visitor visa holders
The Government has announced two temporary measures impacting visitor visa holders, to grant some relief to those who are currently in New Zealand on visitor visas and who wish to remain here for longer, rather than returning to uncertain and…
New border exception to allow 1000 international students to re-enter New Zealand
Expanding on the earlier border exception announced in October 2020 which allowed up to 250 PhD and Master’s students to enter New Zealand to complete their study, the Government has today approved a further border exception class for returning tertiary…
Certain international students added to border exception list
The latest set of border exceptions was announced by the Government yesterday, this time targeting the international education sector, in recognition of the important role international education will play in New Zealand’s COVID recovery plan.
Seasonal Work Visa Expansion | Saunders & Co | Lawyers
Further temporary visa changes are being implemented, with the aim of mitigating seasonal labour shortages in agriculture, horticulture and viticulture resulting from the ongoing border closure.
Certain offshore visa applications set to resume processing
Immigration New Zealand’s adjustment to processing priorities sees the resumption of processing certain offshore visa applications.
Visitor Visa Holders Afforded More Time
INZ has today announced two updates to the visitor visa system, to help those currently in New Zealand remain here lawfully while they make arrangements to leave the country. Those updates are as follows: 1.
What the Visa Processing Landscape looks like Under Level 2
With restrictions relaxing under alert level 2 and more staff able to return to the office, Immigration New Zealand’s visa processing capacity, which has been largely limited over the lockdown period, is now increasing.