Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd

What Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd does

Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd is a privately held, licensed immigration advisory firm headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 2006 (with some sources citing 2007), the company employs 101-250 people and operates under the trade name IANZ. Its service offering is structured around five visa categories: student visas (offshore, onshore, renewals, exchange, pathway, dependent child, and foreign government supported), work visas (Accredited Employer Work Visa, Global Workforce Seasonal, Post Study Work, Green List pathways), residence visas (Skilled Migrant, Partnership, Business Investor, Work to Residence), family visas, and complex immigration cases (PPI responses, character and medical issues, section 61 requests, reconsideration requests, and deportation appeals). All advice is delivered by five IAA-licensed Immigration Advisers, and the firm holds Education New Zealand Recognized Agency (ENZRA) status, enabling coordinated referrals with New Zealand universities, ITPs, and private training establishments.

The firm operates as a professional services business on a quote-based pricing model, with fees varying by visa category and case complexity. Free initial query submission is offered through website forms, with paid consultations and end-to-end application management delivered via in-person Auckland visits, video calls, phone, and WhatsApp. Distribution is built on a multi-channel content marketing engine (website, blog, YouTube featuring Vandana Rai, Facebook, email newsletters, webinars) directed at prospective migrants from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, China, the Philippines, Bangladesh, the UAE, and other source markets. The company claims 10,000+ successful clients across 20+ years, 1,800+ 5-star Google reviews, and 1,100+ 5-star Facebook reviews, and has established referral partnerships with all 8 New Zealand universities, 13+ institutes of technology and polytechnics, and 20+ private training establishments.

The organization's underlying technology is light: a website with query submission, WhatsApp and video consultation channels, and a substantial content library. No AI, public API, or proprietary software platform is in evidence; the licensed advisers themselves are the production capacity. The firm is privately owned with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor involvement, and operates as a single New Zealand-domiciled private limited company with no subsidiaries.

Name

Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd

Legal name

Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd

Website

https://nzimmigration.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd is a licensed Auckland-based immigration advisory firm that helps international students, skilled workers, and families obtain New Zealand visas through IAA-licensed advisers and Education New Zealand Recognized Agency partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Advisory Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services (EDAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration Legal Advisory & Representation (Student Visas) (EDAIADAB), Appeals, Refusals, Administrative Review & Re-application Support (EDAIADAL)

Keywords

• Immigration advisory services
• Visa consulting
• Student visa assistance
• Residence visa services
• Work visa consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Immigration Advisory Services: Professional immigration consulting fees charged for visa application assistance, eligibility assessments, document preparation, and representation services for various New Zealand visa categories including student visas, work visas, residence visas, and family visas

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd provides licensed immigration advisory and visa application assistance services for individuals seeking to migrate to New Zealand. The firm handles student visas, work visas, residence visas, family visas, and complex immigration cases through IAA-licensed advisers, supported by online query submission, virtual consultations, and partnerships with NZ education providers.

Product overview

Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd operates as a licensed immigration advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of visa and immigration services. The portfolio includes student visas (Fee Paying Offshore/Onshore, Renewal, Exchange, Pathway, Dependent Child, and Foreign Government Supported), work visas (Accredited Employer, Global Workforce Seasonal, Post Study Work, Green List Pathways), and residence visas (Skilled Migrant, Partnership, Business Investor, Work to Residence). The firm provides end-to-end immigration consultation and advisory services through Licensed Immigration Advisers holding current IAA licences, serving clients seeking to study, work, or reside in New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fee Paying Student Visa (Offshore) Advisory Licensed advisory and application assistance for offshore student visa applicants enrolling in full-time study at approved New Zealand education providers, with work rights up to 25 hours per week during term time.
• Fee Paying Student Visa (Onshore) Advisory Advisory for applicants already in New Zealand who wish to start studying or change their course, with work rights comparable to offshore applications.
• Student Visa Renewal/Extension Advisory Extension services for students wishing to extend their existing student visa to complete a course, assessed as a new student visa application with scrutiny on previous conduct.
• Exchange Students Visa Advisory Visa services for students accepted into approved student exchange schemes, allowing full-time study in New Zealand with domestic student status at primary and secondary schools.
• Pathway Student Visa Advisory Single visa advisory covering up to three consecutive programmes of study for up to 5 years with one or more qualifying NZ education providers, including English language courses.
• Dependent Child Student Visa Advisory Visa services for students aged 19 or under who are dependent on parents holding a work visa or PhD student visa, potentially qualifying for domestic fee status at schools.
• Foreign Government Supported Student Visa Advisory Visa services for students with foreign government loans or scholarships from countries with education agreements with New Zealand, allowing study up to 4 years.
• Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Advisory Advisory for primary work visa requiring confirmed job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer, valid up to 5 years based on wage and skill level.
• Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) Advisory Premium seasonal pathway visa valid up to 3 years for skilled workers in viticulture, snow sports, agriculture, and adventure tourism, requiring 3 seasons of prior experience.
• Post Study Work Visa Advisory Advisory for international graduates allowing up to three years of work rights in New Zealand after completing qualifications.
• Green List Pathways Advisory Residence pathway advisory for workers in high-demand Green List roles including Straight to Residence (Tier 1) and Work to Residence (Tier 2) options.
• Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa Advisory Points-based residence visa advisory for experienced professionals requiring skilled job offer and 6-point eligibility threshold based on registration, qualifications, or income.
• Partnership Resident Visa Advisory Residence visa advisory for partners of New Zealand citizens or residents, serving as a pathway to permanent residency through the Partnership Category.
• Business Investor Visa Advisory Residence visa advisory for investors meeting minimum investment thresholds in New Zealand, providing a pathway to permanent residency.
• Immigration Consultation and Advisory Services Professional immigration advice and application assistance provided by Licensed Immigration Advisers for all visa categories and complex immigration cases including PPI responses, deportation appeals, and section 61 requests.
• Complex Immigration Case Advisory Specialized advisory services for complex immigration cases including PPI responses, character and medical issues, special directions, reconsideration requests, section 61 requests, immigration appeals, complaints, and deportation appeals.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Education New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd is an Education New Zealand Recognized Agency (ENZRA), indicating official recognition and partnership with the NZ government's education promotion agency. This enables the company to assist international students with study pathway planning and visa applications in coordination with approved education providers.
• New Zealand UniversitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated education provider partnerships with all 8 NZ universities: University of Auckland, AUT, University of Waikato, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University, and University of Otago. Company refers students to these institutions and assists with associated visa applications.
• New Zealand ITPs (Polytechnics)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated education provider partnerships with multiple Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics including Ara Institute of Canterbury, EIT, Manukau Institute of Technology, NMIT, NorthTec, Otago Polytechnic, SIT, Unitec, Toi Ohomai, Wintec, UCOL, WITT, and Whitireia Weltec.
• New Zealand Private Training EstablishmentsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated education provider partnerships with private colleges including AIS, EmployNZ, Media Design School, Tasman International Academy, NZIE, WIE, ATMC, Yoobee Colleges, Whitecliffe, NZSEG, UP Education, Le Cordon Bleu, Ignite College, Freedom College, IPU, Future Skills, NZ Tertiary College, ICA, AcademyEx, ICL, and QRC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Global immigration law firm operating across 50+ countries with extensive visa and residence advisory services. Comparable to IANZ as a licensed immigration advisory provider, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple jurisdictions rather than being NZ-centric.
• Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL): Global immigration and visa services firm serving corporate and individual clients across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable to IANZ in visa advisory and application preparation, but BAL is far broader and corporate-focused versus IANZ's individual student/skilled migrant focus.
• Envoy Global: US-headquartered global immigration services platform combining attorney-led advice with technology for corporate and individual immigration. Overlaps with IANZ on visa application preparation and advisory services, with a more technology-driven delivery model.
• Newland Chase: Global immigration and mobility services firm serving multinationals, employees, and individuals across 20+ countries. Comparable to IANZ on visa application advisory and case management, operating at a larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Global Tree: India-headquartered immigration and overseas education consultancy serving students and professionals seeking visas to study and work abroad. Directly comparable to IANZ on student visa and skilled migration advisory for South Asian clients.
• KC Overseas: India-based overseas education and immigration consultancy assisting students with admissions and visa applications across multiple destinations. Comparable to IANZ on student visa advisory services for Indian applicants, with similar target customer.
• Worldwide Immigration: Canada-based immigration consultancy serving applicants seeking permanent residence, work, and study visas globally. Comparable to IANZ on immigration advisory for skilled workers and students, with similar full-lifecycle service model.
• Nationwide Visas: India-based immigration consultancy providing visa and immigration services for skilled workers, students, and families across major destinations. Comparable to IANZ on full-lifecycle visa advisory (student, work, residence) targeting primarily Indian applicants.
• Y-Axis: India-headquartered overseas immigration and visa consultancy serving Indian clients seeking study, work, and residence visas globally. Directly comparable to IANZ on student visa and skilled migration advisory for South Asian clients, with overlapping demand corridors in India.

Regional players

• Smith Stone Walters: UK-headquartered immigration law firm providing visa and immigration advice for businesses and individuals. Comparable to IANZ on licensed immigration advisory services, but geographically focused on the UK rather than NZ and the South Asian corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClyoGOIS1wtK43JGLgXJiBw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ImmigrationAdvisers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immigration-advisers-new-zealand
• Instagraminstagram.com/immigrationadvisersnz
• Xx.com/nz_visa_adviser

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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