2021 Resident Visa

4 Factors you must consider before you hire an Immigration Lawyer/Adviser Call Now

Do you need an Immigration Adviser for your 2021 Residence Visa application?

This probably has been that one question that has confused you or that you have thought about, since you got to know that you have become eligible to apply for the 2021 Residence Visa. On various social media platforms and Facebook groups this question has been discussed, and many migrants and immigration professionals have expressed their views. 

Below are some of the common answers that we have seen – 

‘This is going to be a very easy application, so I will do it myself.’

‘I had a bad experience with my previous Adviser/Lawyer. So, I will not engage one for this application.’

‘Advisers charge way too much money, and it is not worth it.

Please note that dealing with immigration related matters is not everyone’s cup of tea. A majority of migrants may find it easy to deal with immigration. However, you need to assess where do YOU stand in terms of dealing directly with immigration. You are going to engage an adviser based on your needs, NOT based on what the opinion of other people is.

Below are the four C’s that you should consider before deciding whether to engage the services of an Adviser or not, for the 2021 Residence Visa application. We believe these FOUR C’s will help to channel your thoughts and help make a more informed decision.

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4 Reasons You Must Hire an Immigration Lawyer/Advisor

for 2021 Resident Visa

COMPETENCE

Imagine that one dish at your favourite restaurant, that you always order. Now, imagine that the head chef gives you the recipe for that dish. Do you think you will be able to get it absolutely right on the first try? Chances are that you may mess it up. This is because the Head Chef is more competent than you at doing what they do.
Similarly, Advisers refer to the INZ Operational Manual on a daily basis. We know where to find instructions, how to apply them and to comprehend whether an Immigration Officer has applied the instructions correctly or not. Often, Immigration Officers may make a decision that is not in line with the principles of fairness and natural justice. We know how to bring that out and explain to the office where they’ve gone wrong. If YOU think that you may not be able to do the same in a future situation with INZ, then you engage us.

CONVENIENCE

‘I don’t know what’s happening with my application.’

‘I had to ask one little question about my application but had to wait for two hours on the Immigration Contact Centre.’

‘I’m not a well-organized person and I do not want more inconvenience in my life.’

We are sure you have heard the above comments before. 

You engage us because we make the process convenient for you. We can connect with the Immigration Contact Centre within a matter of minutes. We are responsible for guiding you to provide documents that will be acceptable to INZ. 

So, there may be migrants who are working from Mon-Fri and have sufficient time to handle their own applications. YOU may not be in the same boat. You work night shifts or work weekends, and as a result, may find it inconvenient to deal with INZ on a regular basis. If convenience is what you want, then you engage us.

COMMUNICATION

‘My character waiver request was declined but my friend had a similar case, and, in his case, it was accepted.’

‘My case officer has not responded back to my emails in the last seven days.’ 

Chances are that you have heard the above comments when talking to one of your friends, or a friend-of-a-friend.

Communicating with INZ can be a difficult task. Often, case officers will give deadlines to respond to their queries. We know what they are looking for and what to provide in case you do not have the documents that are asked for. Also, at times Case Officers may raise concerns or ask for information that may not be entirely relevant. We know how to recognize this and request the Case Officer to amend and/or cancel their request.  

We can chase up the case officer’s manager to get an update.

Challenging an Immigration Officer’s opinion may be daunting for you. However, it is only a matter of communicating professionally, what your thoughts are.

Professional, accurate, and relevant communication can be a deciding factor in the success of a complicated immigration query or concern. If YOU believe that as professionals, we can communicate better than you, then engage us. 

CONFIDENCE

Imagine that Maths exam during school, that you dreaded. Now, imagine if you had professional help to answer those questions on your behalf? You would have felt much more confident taking that exam. You would not have had sleepless nights thinking about it and its outcome. 

That is why you engage a professional. To get peace of mind and feel confident that your matter is in safe hands. If YOU feel that you want this process to be hassle-free for you, then engage us.

You’ve reached the end of the letter. We request you to wait for 10 seconds and read the four C’s again.

If you believe that this makes sense to you and you need an adviser, then read our reviews on Google and contact us. If not, we are sure you will have friends who may want to read this. Please forward it to them.

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Client Reviews

We had a great experience with Hemant during our spouse visa. He was very transparent through out the entire visa process and constantly gave us all the updates regarding our case. He was always available for any sort of discussion and guidance. Highly recommended for any sort of visa help!

P. Singh

One of the most professional and easy to deal with Immigration Advisor. Although, I am based in Auckland so is Hemant I did not need to go and meet him personally even once. We communicated through emails and phone and I always felt I could trust his advice. He was extremely confident in dealing with the case officer and responded well every time she asked for more documents.

S. Toor

Hemant Kaushal is the only reason why I am still in New Zealand. I had three convictions before I submitted my work visa application. I went to Hemant and discussed bout this. He gave me honest advice and left it up to me to decide what I wanted to do. He guided me through the whole process and explained to me what documents and evidence I needed to collect. He answered all my phone calls personally. I think he is a very very good Adviser and will recommend him to all my friends.

J. Dhillon

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About The Author

Hemant Kaushal is a licensed immigration adviser based in Auckland. He holds a degree in Law and has completed the Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice. He is the founder of Contact New Zealand Immigration Consultants. The firm deals with all types of simple and complex immigration matters. Hemant’s background in Law and his specialist education in immigration gives him a unique combination of analytical and logical prowess, and problem-solving capability. His superior writing skills enable him to prepare cogent and well-rounded submissions in the favor of his clients.