Why use our immigration services?

You may be considering applying for your visa alone, but today’s immigration field has changed. Applying for a New Zealand visa is no longer just a matter of filling in a form, attaching some documentation and hoping for the best.

In today’s global climate, stricter immigration policies and tighter border controls have created more challenging visa processes. One belief common amongst migrants to New Zealand is that our immigration authorities are there to facilitate their entry into the country. One of the first realities we as advisors came to realise upon entering the immigration field was that the converse is often the case – our immigration authorities exist to protect our borders and keep people out of New Zealand. Whichever is the case, one thing is certain: visa applications are now scrupulously regulated by a variety of policies and regulations, which can often result in anxious, time-consuming or frustrating experiences for many migrants. You need sound, professional advocacy in your immigration case.

We know the system you are about to enter, inside-out.

Success in immigration requires you to have a sound working knowledge of the immigration policies that apply to your visa application. Sometimes you may also need to be aware of the immigration laws (there’s the Immigration Act 1987 and the new Immigration Act 2009; the Immigration Regulations, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, the legal principles of fairness and natural justice; the Official Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1993 for accessing your personal information which Immigration New Zealand holds and uses, the Ombudsmen Act 1975 for illegal, wrong or unreasonable actions by immigration officials) and of decisions of those judicial authorities and tribunals that oversee appeals and challenges under the Acts.

Many migrants fail to understand the immigration policies (much less the laws) relating to their application, and at times they can pay dearly for their oversights or misunderstandings.

We have extensive experience in immigration law and policy.

If you’re thinking of getting professional advice, choose your representative wisely. Instances of abuse and poor representation amongst some immigration consultants have become more frequent and publicised.

While the recent Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 has sought to reduce the level of abuse and raise standards by regulating all immigration advisors within the industry, it also makes it an offence for anyone without a licence to give immigration advice – which has generated uncertainty amongst migrants and their New Zealand employers alike.

As experienced advisors, we get it right from the start.

Our team adheres to the “Four P’s” for achieving success in our clients’ immigration cases:

Planning Where are you headed with your application? We’ll strategise and plan your entire immigration pathway with you, before getting started.

Preparation Have you properly prepared your case, in line with policy requirements? We pay particular attention to ensuring your documentation complies with policy.

Presentation We take care of the small details and ensure your case is comprehensively and professionally presented to Immigration New Zealand.

Persuasion Success in immigration requires persuasive advocacy. Our success record is a testament to our belief in the merits of our clients’ cases and our determination to achieve a successful outcome.