What Happens After the Initial Consultation?

Clients often ask what the process looks like if they decide to proceed beyond the initial consultation.

Under the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) Code of Conduct, I can only provide ongoing advice, assistance or representation once a written agreement is in place.

This written agreement will clearly set out:

• the scope of services I will provide,

• my fees and billing structure,

• any third-party costs, and

• all other mandatory terms required under the IAA Code of Conduct.

This ensures transparency, compliance, and clarity for both parties.

Fee Structures

Depending on your circumstances and the level of assistance required, I offer two main fee structures:

1. Standard Fixed-Fee Assistance and Representation

For most standard visa categories, I offer full end-to-end assistance and representation at a fixed professional fee, typically ranging from:

NZD 1,000+ to NZD 3,500+ (GST inclusive) per individual
(depending on the visa category and complexity of the case).

This usually applies to common visa types such as work, visitor, student, partnership and residence applications.

2. Hourly-Rate Services (Non-Standard or High-Risk Matters)

In some cases, or in addition to a fixed fee, I may offer services at an hourly rate of NZD 185 (GST inclusive), particularly for:

• Highly technical or specialist visa categories, such as
  Active Investor Plus, Business Investor, or Specific Purpose or Event Work Visas

• Complex or higher-risk cases, including but not limited to:

  • health or character issues

  • bona fide, or any other application related concerns which may result in the application or request to be declined by INZ or the IPT

  • previous visa or applications refusals, cancellations or deportation matters

  • Requests for Information (RFI) or Potentially Prejudicial Information (PPI) letters from Immigration New Zealand

  • unlawful status, Section 61 requests, reconsideration requests

  • Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) appeals

  • priority or time-sensitive matters

Hourly billing is used where flexibility, strategic advice, or limited-scope assistance is more appropriate.

Third-Party Costs

In addition to my professional fees, you may need to pay third-party costs, such as (but not limited to):

• Immigration New Zealand (INZ) or Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) fees

• translation or interpreter fees

• English language tests

• medical examinations or police certificates

• NZQA assessments

• courier or postage fees

• other legal or professional fees where applicable

Where these costs are invoiced through us, they are passed on strictly at cost, with no markup, in accordance with the IAA Code of Conduct.

GST

All fees and prices quoted include GST at 15%, unless expressly stated otherwise.

If you would like tailored, compliant and strategic immigration advice from a licensed professional, I invite you to book a consultation using the calendar above.