Hemant Kaushal

Hemant Kaushal is a Licensed Immigration Adviser who runs his own practice in Auckland. His practice handles various simple and complicated immigration matters.

New skilled migrant rules are here. For red and amber list roles, job title may not be enough

The burden of proof rests entirely on the applicant to demonstrate their role is a "substantial match" to the ANZSCO description.

Why the Shane Joneses of the world shouldn't matter

The Indian diaspora in New Zealand knows something Jones doesn't.

Case files: Indian driver nearly deported after advisor uploads unrelated document

How a single, unnecessary document created a mountain of stress and thousands of dollars in legal fees.

Skilled migrant visa changes: Median wage fix and a rare dose of pragmatism by INZ

Changes announced today to the Skilled Migrant Category visa are a mix of wins and losses, but provide migrants with a clearer roadmap.

Erica Stanford: An immigration masterclass in restoration or a narrow economic pivot?

Stanford’s first term has been a relentless, high-velocity exercise in tidying up. What can migrants make of it?