What You'll Receive

During your consultation, a Licensed Immigration Adviser will:

• Assess your current circumstances

• Discuss your available immigration options

• Explain visa requirements and eligibility criteria

• Identify potential risks or issues that may affect your application

• Answer your immigration questions

• Recommend practical next steps

• Explain how we may be able to assist further if appropriate

Our aim is simple:

You will leave the consultation with a clear understanding of your options, the potential challenges, and the next steps available to you.

Who Should Book a Consultation?

Individuals and Families

We regularly assist clients with:

• Work Visas

• Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV)

• Partnership Visas

• Visitor Visas

• Student Visas

• Residence Applications

• Permanent Resident Visas

• Citizenship Eligibility

• Character Matters

• Medical Matters

• Requests for Information

• Complex Immigration Situations

Whether you are planning a move to New Zealand or already living here, we can help you understand your options and develop a pathway forward.

Employers

Our consultations also assist New Zealand employers who require advice regarding:

• Employer Accreditation

• Job Checks

• Accredited Employer Work Visas

• Hiring Migrant Workers

• Immigration Compliance

• Workforce Planning

• Restructuring and Immigration Implications

• Supporting Existing Migrant Employees

We provide practical advice designed to help employers meet Immigration New Zealand requirements while supporting their business needs.

How the Process Works

1. Book Your Appointment

Use our online booking system to select a suitable appointment time.

2. Meet With an Adviser

Consultations can be completed online or in person, depending on your location and preference.

3. Receive Personalised Advice

We will discuss your circumstances, answer your questions, and explain the options available to you.

Why Clients Choose Depart Immigration

Experienced Immigration Advice

Our Licensed Immigration Advisers have extensive experience assisting migrants, families, employers, and businesses with New Zealand immigration matters.

Practical Solutions

We focus on providing clear, practical advice tailored to your situation rather than generic information.

Personalised Service

No two immigration matters are the same. Every consultation is tailored to your individual circumstances and objectives.

Support Beyond the Consultation

If you require further assistance after your consultation, we can discuss ongoing professional support and fixed-fee service options.

Consultation Fees

Consultation fees start from $200 NZD.

Where you subsequently engage Depart Immigration to assist with your matter on a fixed-fee basis, we will generally deduct the consultation fee from our professional fees.

Pricing, duration, and any applicable fees will be confirmed when booking your appointment.

Meet Your Advisers

Jeremy Clapp

Jeremy has been a Licensed Immigration Adviser since 2015 and has assisted migrants, families, employers, and businesses with immigration matters for more than a decade.

His background includes immigration advice, recruitment, human resources, and law, providing clients with practical insight into both immigration and employment-related issues.

Catherine Davison

Catherine is a Licensed Immigration Adviser who assists migrants and employers with work visas, partnership visas, residence applications, and employer-related immigration matters.

She is passionate about helping clients navigate immigration processes with confidence and clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can consultations be completed online?

Yes. We regularly conduct consultations with clients throughout New Zealand and internationally using secure video conferencing.

Do I need to send documents before the consultation?

Not necessarily. If documents would assist with the discussion, we will let you know before your appointment.

Is the consultation confidential?

Yes. Information discussed during your consultation is treated confidentially.

Can employers book consultations?

Absolutely. We regularly assist employers with accreditation, Job Checks, migrant recruitment, and immigration compliance matters.

Will you tell me whether I am eligible?

Where possible, we will provide an assessment based on the information available at the time of the consultation. Some situations may require further review before definitive advice can be provided.

Ready to Get Started?

Immigration decisions can have significant consequences for your future, your family, or your business.

Obtaining professional advice early can help you understand your options, identify potential risks, and make informed decisions with confidence.