Alastair McClymont - Immigration Law Specialist

Alastair McClymont - Immigration Law Specialist I am an Immigration Law specialist for more than 28 years. Immigration is a passion, not just my profession.

I believe in advocating for change, the benefits of migration and the value that migrants add to this country.

In this week’s blog I explore whether New Zealand’s current immigration and border screening processes are sufficient wh...
03/08/2026

In this week’s blog I explore whether New Zealand’s current immigration and border screening processes are sufficient when it comes to former IDF soldiers entering the country. I consider the legal issues involved, the importance of due diligence, and how international obligations should inform decision-making.

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Should New Zealand Immigration Character Requirements apply to former IDF soldiers? Explore the legal framework.

Are the new Skilled Migrant Residency Pathways actually Residency Roadblocks for some?To find out more about the upcomin...
09/07/2026

Are the new Skilled Migrant Residency Pathways actually Residency Roadblocks for some?

To find out more about the upcoming Skilled Residency changes, and the potential roadblocks being put in the way of some READ MORE HERE:

Discover how new residence pathways may also create residency roadblocks for skilled migrants in New Zealand.

In this story from the Dominion Post I have explained why Winston Peters claims the government is worried that Indian PM...
06/07/2026

In this story from the Dominion Post I have explained why Winston Peters claims the government is worried that Indian PM Narendra Modi will find out about the government trying to restrict residency pathways for Indian nationals.
Recent changes to Immigration Policy creates significant barriers to Indian nationals obtaining residency through its restrictions on the type of evidence excepted as work experience and barriers put in place for skilled occupations often dominated by Indian Residency applicants.
While immigration advisors worry about their business through these restrictions on residency pathways, it’s important that there is honesty out there about specific barriers being put in place to try and prevent Indians obtained Residency Visas here: instead, trapping them in an endless cycle of temporary work visas creating a ripe environment for exploitation.

A lawyer says Immigration NZ changes to temporary work visa rules will create “barriers to residency” for Indian nationals.

In this week’s blog I discuss how recent changes to New Zealand’s immigration settings may affect Indian migrants pursui...
03/07/2026

In this week’s blog I discuss how recent changes to New Zealand’s immigration settings may affect Indian migrants pursuing residence opportunities. I look at the practical issues surrounding overseas work experience assessments, why these changes are attracting attention, and what applicants should consider when preparing their immigration plans.

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Learn how New Zealand immigration changes may affect Indian migrants, residence pathways, and overseas work experience.

The Permanently Temporary Migrant: What New Zealand’s Latest Skilled Migrant Residence Changes tell us about the directi...
26/06/2026

The Permanently Temporary Migrant: What New Zealand’s Latest Skilled Migrant Residence Changes tell us about the direction of New Zealand Immigration Policy

Are the recent Skilled Migrant policy changes help provide new pathways to residency? Read More Here to see what's really behind the recent policy changes:

Learn how New Zealand Skilled Migrant Residence Changes affect residence pathways, temporary migrants, and immigration policy.

In this week's blog, Jo Haria from the Righteous Law Immigration Team discusses the new English Language rules for Accre...
22/06/2026

In this week's blog, Jo Haria from the Righteous Law Immigration Team discusses the new English Language rules for Accredited Employer Work Visa holders.

Could These New English Language Rules Affect Your Future in New Zealand?

Read more to find out:

Learn how AEWV English Language Requirements now apply to Skill Level 3 roles from 1 June 2026 and what employers and migrants need to know.

In this week’s blog I examine whether recent immigration policy proposals and enforcement measures signal a shift toward...
11/06/2026

In this week’s blog I examine whether recent immigration policy proposals and enforcement measures signal a shift towards a more punitive approach to immigration in New Zealand. I discuss the risks of adopting policies driven by fear and political rhetoric, and what this could mean for migrants and New Zealand’s long-standing values of fairness and inclusion.

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A closer look at New Zealand immigration policy, enforcement powers, and growing concerns about migrant rights.

n this week’s blog I examine how New Zealand’s immigration system has become increasingly reliant on temporary migrant l...
06/06/2026

n this week’s blog I examine how New Zealand’s immigration system has become increasingly reliant on temporary migrant labour, creating conditions that can leave migrants vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. I discuss how policies that promise opportunity can, in practice, place migrants in precarious situations while benefiting employers and the wider economy.

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Explore how the New Zealand Immigration System creates vulnerability for temporary migrants and the long-term impact on workers, families, and society.

In this week’s blog I discuss the recent changes to New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Residence policies and how they may al...
26/05/2026

In this week’s blog I discuss the recent changes to New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Residence policies and how they may allow some migrants to qualify for residence sooner than expected. I also examine what these changes reveal about the wider direction of New Zealand’s immigration system and the ongoing challenges many migrants still face on the pathway to permanent residency.

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Learn how the August 2026 residence changes could help skilled migrants qualify for New Zealand residence sooner than expected.

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