Licensed Immigration Adviser
DOREEN BENNETT
License # 200901588
Tel: NZ +64 9 479 2598 or +64 21 501 672
UK 020 7617 773
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FAQ's
What is the difference between a VISA and a PERMIT?This is a very important question. The easiest way to understand this is to consider the word PERMISSION as the word PERMIT. Therefore a PERMIT is PERMISSION for an individual to be in New Zealand for a specified period of time if they are not a CITIZEN of the country. Therefore EVERYONE who is NOT a CITIZEN MUST have a PERMIT to be in New Zealand - if they don't have a PERMIT they are considered unlawful.
A VISA on the other hand is a document that "gives immediate authority" to the immigration officer at New Zealand's boarders to grant a predetermined (usually specified on the visa) PERMIT when the individual enters the country. Therefore it is important to understand that no one, unless they are a CITIZEN (or Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents) be lawfully in New Zealand unless they have a PERMIT of some sort. The most common types of permits are Holiday Permits, Permanent Residence Permits, Working Permits, Student Permits and Limited Purpose Permits.
Will I have a better chance in obtaining a visa or permit by using an immigration consultant?
The answer is NO with a BUT. The BUT is that for some confounded reason, some individuals tend to try and HIDE certain information like a police convictions as an example, from their applications which result in the visa or permits being refused as a direct result of this dishonesty. A good immigration consultant will NOT submit any dishonest information on your behalf which would normally result in the individual having a far better chance of obtaining a visa or permit. It is the experience and knowledge of the system that makes it beneficial to an individual to use a consultant which will save them time and prevent silly mistakes. Using a consultant however has absolutely no bearing on the final decisions made by Immigration Services.
What is the easiest way to immigrate to New Zealand?
The answer to this is dependent on your personal circumstances. This normally revolves around a combination of financial, employment, age and time factors. This is why the first step to our services is a full assessment of your circumstances.
