By Barry SoperBrexit had a lot to do with it and so has the popularity, against all odds, of Donald Trump in the United States. And immigration rules say that if most of a parent's children are living here then they're entitled to have them join them. It's not surprising then that China is the largest source country, at around 50 per cent, of those approved under the parent category. While they're at it they should be looking at the student visas that allows those studying here to work and ultimately get residency. Barry Soper is the Political Editor for Newstalk ZB- Newstalk ZB

Source: New Zealand Herald October 12, 2016 06:00 UTC