Best Immigration Advisors on the North Shore
We assessed 18 immigration advisors on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,544 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Immigration advisers, often called immigration consultants, must be licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) unless they are a lawyer with a current practising certificate, who is exempt: check the licence or the Register of Lawyers before paying any fees. Be cautious of advisers who guarantee a visa outcome, and confirm the fee covers the full application process including any follow-up correspondence with Immigration NZ.
Top 5 Immigration Advisors on the North Shore
The top 5 immigration advisors on the North Shore are #1 Visa Matters, #2 Complete Visas, #3 The Future Immigration Consultants, #4 McSweeney Immigration Law, and #5 Turner Hopkins, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you instruct.
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Visa Matters Ltd - Licensed Immigration Advisers
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 352 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1865★ 348 4★ 2 1★ 2Visa Matters gets clients through resident visas, work visas including Job Check and AEWV, parent visas, and variation of conditions applications, with Ankur identifying pathways that previous advisers had overlooked entirely. Clients in urgent or high-stakes situations, including a denied-entry case resolved within tight deadlines, point to document accuracy and direct callbacks as what set the outcome apart.
location_on 2/2 Boundary Road, Hobsonville, Auckland schedule Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Complete Visas
★ 5.0 357 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1855★ 356 1★ 1Complete Visas, led by adviser Eduardo, takes clients through work visas, residency applications, visitor visas, and partner visas, explaining each step clearly and setting realistic expectations from the start. Spanish-language support is available, which reviewers flag as a meaningful difference when navigating a stressful legal process.
location_on 51/8 Flynn Street, Birkdale, Auckland
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The Future Immigration Consultants
★ 5.0 278 reviews Top5 Score 1745★ 269 4★ 8 1★ 1The Future Immigration Consultants moves clients through work visas such as AEWV, partnership visas, and spousal applications, with Irene and her team explaining each document requirement in plain terms at every stage. Reviewers across multiple visa types point to fast turnaround and question-by-question responsiveness as what made the process feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
location_on 9 Huron Street, Takapuna, Auckland
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McSweeney Immigration Law NZ (Auckland)
★ 5.0 111 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1655★ 109 4★ 1 1★ 1McSweeney Immigration Law takes on residence visas, work visas including AEWV and partnership visas, student visas, and character and health waiver cases, including applications that other advisers had already written off as too difficult. Consultants like Candy and Kera are named repeatedly for proposing solutions when Immigration New Zealand raised unexpected hurdles mid-process, keeping clients informed rather than waiting for news.
location_on Level 3/51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
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Turner Hopkins
verifiedVerified★ 4.5 137 reviews -1 Top5 Score 162 +25★ 113 4★ 5 3★ 3 2★ 2 1★ 14Turner Hopkins guides clients from initial work visas through to permanent residency, with Paul and his team building multi-year relationships that cover each stage of the immigration process. Reviewers point to punctual communication and a team that proactively tracks application progress rather than waiting for clients to follow up.
Reviews most often describe: Clients navigating visa and residency journeys over multiple years
- ✓ Managed work visa to permanent residency in a single ongoing relationship
- ✓ Team stays across all application details so clients rarely need to chase
- ✓ Clients describe feeling genuinely supported rather than processed
location_on Level 1, 1/7 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland schedule Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Before you instruct an immigration advisor on the North Shore
Drawn from 187 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does an immigration advisor typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Licensed adviser fees in New Zealand are not price-regulated, so costs vary widely by visa type and complexity. Visitor and student visa help runs roughly $300 to $800, while work visa assistance often falls between $800 and $2,000.
Residence and complex cases can reach $2,000 to $5,000 or more, and appeals can push beyond that. Government visa application fees paid directly to Immigration New Zealand are charged on top, ranging from around $200 for some temporary visas to over $3,000 for certain residence categories.
Does an immigration advisor need to be licensed in New Zealand? expand_more
Anyone charging for immigration advice in New Zealand must hold a current licence from the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA), the government regulator established under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. Lawyers are the key exception: they are regulated by the New Zealand Law Society instead and do not need an IAA licence.
Before hiring anyone, check their licence status on the public register at iaa.govt.nz, which shows current status, any conditions, and disciplinary history. Using an unlicensed adviser who is not a lawyer is illegal, and it removes your access to the IAA complaints process if something goes wrong.
How do I know if an advisor is being realistic about my chances? expand_more
Honest advisers flag the difficulty of a case upfront, and reviews specifically praise advisers who acknowledged slim odds while still outlining a viable path forward. One reviewer noted that other consultants dismissed their case as hopeless, while their chosen adviser gave an honest assessment and a realistic strategy before any money changed hands. Before committing, ask directly what the weaknesses in your application are, what could trigger a decline, and what your options would be if the application fails.
What are the warning signs of an immigration advisor you shouldn't use? expand_more
- –No response to initial enquiries, even after multiple follow-up emails or calls over several weeks.
- –Billing disputes where the fee quoted verbally differs from the invoice amount, sometimes significantly.
- –Cases sitting idle for months with no visible progress and no proactive update from the adviser.
- –Withholding documents or completed work until additional payment is made.
- –Incorrect advice given during a paid consultation, with no acknowledgment of the error.
- –An unfriendly or dismissive attitude when you raise concerns or ask for clarification.
What should you ask before hiring an immigration advisor? expand_more
- –Have you handled cases with a similar visa type and complexity to mine, and what were the outcomes?
- –How will you keep me updated throughout the process, and how quickly do you respond to questions?
- –What are the weaknesses in my application, and what happens if it is declined?
- –Are your fees fixed or variable, and will you provide a written fee agreement before we start?
- –What documents will you need from me, and will I be able to review submissions before they are lodged?
- –Are you currently licensed with the IAA, or if you are a lawyer, are you registered with the New Zealand Law Society?
Also recommended immigration advisors on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Sharing Immigration
★ 5.0 59 reviews +2 Top5 Score 157 +15★ 59Sharing Immigration takes on SMC resident visas, AEWV work visas, and student visas, with Sharing Li known for identifying pathways that clients had been told did not exist. Every stage of an application is shown to clients before submission, giving them the chance to review and confirm documents rather than simply waiting for an outcome.
location_on 2a Munroe Lane, Albany, Auckland
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Trinity New Zealand Immigration Services Ltd.
★ 4.9 60 reviews +2 Top5 Score 156 +15★ 58 4★ 1 1★ 1Trinity New Zealand Immigration Services turns around visitor visas, student visas, resident visas, and permanent residency applications, with adviser Luz known for working outside standard hours to meet tight deadlines. Clients dealing with complicated situations, including a child's visa with unusual circumstances, point to her attention to document detail as the reason their applications succeeded.
location_on 395 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland
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紐西蘭主恩移民留學 Jomel Immigration ＋ Education
★ 4.9 83 reviews Top5 Score 1565★ 80 2★ 1 1★ 2Jomel Immigration walks families through school selection, student visas, and immigration pathways together, with Samantha, Melvin, and Neil each named for handling different parts of the same case. Their consultants live in New Zealand and draw on direct local knowledge of schools and immigration law, which reviewers cite as a concrete advantage over agencies advising from offshore.
location_on Unit G02/7 Rose Garden Lane, Albany, Auckland
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New Zealand Immigration Law
↓ 1★ 4.5 75 reviews Top5 Score 1475★ 63 4★ 3 3★ 2 1★ 7New Zealand Immigration Law covers partner visas, work visas, resident visas, and student visas, with advisers Maggie, Winnie, and Aaron each named across different case types including medically complicated applications. Clients who came in with situations that other agencies had declined or flagged as difficult point to a willingness to assess their case fully before any commitment was required.
location_on 12B Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Visa2NZ Limited
↓ 1★ 5.0 32 reviews +1 Top5 Score 146 +15★ 32Visa2NZ coordinates student visas, work visas, partner visas, and residency applications, including cases where a previous rejection had already been issued. Ali provides document lists with clear explanations upfront, stays reachable via WhatsApp throughout, and continues supporting clients after their visas are approved rather than closing the file at decision.
location_on 19 Wilding Avenue, Northcote Point, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 immigration advisors listed above hold, at the 4 September 2026 check.
We first assessed immigration advisors on the North Shore in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking six times since. Three different businesses have held first place; Visa Matters has held it since August 2026. Complete Visas has been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 7 locations we assess immigration advisors in, the 69 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.3% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Jomel Immigration returned to the list at #8.
- Aug 2026
Visa Matters returned to first place.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. Turner Hopkins entered the top 5, up from #6. Sharing Immigration left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Trinity New Zealand Immigration Services entered the list at #7.
- May 2026
Jomel Immigration entered the list at #7.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Complete Visas. Turner Hopkins entered the list at #7.
- Mar 2026
First check.
How are the top immigration advisors on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for immigration advisors on the North Shore. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for immigration advisors on the North Shore. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.