Find a licensed immigration adviser in New Zealand
Tell us your situation once. We'll match you with a licensed adviser who handles your kind of case, close to you or in your language. Free, with no obligation.
Who we help
Matched to the kind of case you have
Advisers specialise. Someone who wins partnership visas every week may rarely see an employer accreditation. We send your case to an adviser who handles it often.
Partner and family visas
Your partner or parent is a New Zealander or resident. Proving the relationship is where most applications go wrong.
You have a job offer
AEWV applications, changing employer, extending your visa, or checking the employer and job before you sign.
Residence
Green List roles, the skilled migrant points system and moving from a work visa to residence.
A visa problem
A decline, a visa about to expire, a breach of conditions or a deportation liability notice. Time limits are short, so act early.
Employers
Accreditation, job checks and hiring migrant workers without compliance problems.
Applying from overseas
Advisers work remotely, so you can be matched from anywhere. Check your adviser is licensed: offshore advisers need an IAA licence too.
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How it works
Three steps, no forms to fill twice
- 1
Tell us your situation
A short chat: where you are, your visa, your job offer or partner, and how soon you need to act. In English, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi or Tagalog.
- 2
We find the right adviser
We match you by visa type, then language, then distance. If you don't need a professional yet, we tell you honestly and point you to the right guide.
- 3
They get in touch
When an adviser takes your case, we email you their name, firm and contact details, so you know who's calling. Then it's between you and them.
Why licensed matters
In New Zealand it's illegal to give immigration advice without an IAA licence, unless you're exempt, like a practising lawyer. That applies to advisers overseas too. A licensed adviser follows a code of conduct, must give you a written agreement and fees up front, and can be complained about if things go wrong.
Adviser or lawyer?
Most people need a licensed immigration adviser: they handle visa and residence applications, reconsiderations and Tribunal appeals. If your case could end up in court, an immigration lawyer is the right choice. We match you to either, depending on what your case needs.
Adviser or lawyer: the difference →
Tell us your situation
This tool matches you with a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer. It does not provide immigration advice. Always verify requirements on the official INZ website.
Questions
Before you start
Is this a directory of advisers?+
No. You don't scroll through profiles. You tell us your situation once, and we introduce you to a licensed adviser who handles that kind of case, in your area or language where we can.
Is it free?+
Yes, matching is free and there's no obligation. If you decide to work with the adviser, they'll explain their fees before you agree to anything.
Are the advisers licensed?+
Yes. We only introduce you to advisers licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) or practising immigration lawyers, and we check the licence before an adviser joins.
How quickly will I hear back?+
Usually within one or two business days. Once an adviser takes your case, we email you their name, firm and contact details so you know who to expect.
Should I use an adviser or a lawyer?+
A licensed adviser can handle most visa applications, reconsiderations and appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. If your case may go to court, such as judicial review, you need an immigration lawyer. Tell us your situation and we'll suggest which fits.
Can I do it myself?+
Often, yes. Many straightforward applications don't need a professional, and we'll say so when that's the case. Our guides walk you through each visa.
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