Normal services have fully resumed at the Migration Bureau in Christchurch after the recent earthquake. Indeed the silver lining of the situation is that the company has moved to better premises in a leafy suburb near the city centre. Power, phone and internet connections were restored on Friday, enabling staff to contact current clients and ensure a seamless continuation of their visa application processing.

Rupert Ward, Director of the Migration Bureau in Christchurch, expressed his thanks to all clients for their support over the past two weeks. "We really appreciate the kind messages that we have received and the understanding of our clients. With our systems all once again functioning in our new office, our services are now operating as before."

If you require further information on any emigration-related subject, please contact the Migration Bureau.