Consultants only take on people they think have a very good chance of getting a visa... and then still require you to do all the legwork and collect the necessary paperwork/certificates etc.

As you are going to have to do this anyway you might as well complete the application process yourself - whilst keeping a copy of the NZIS operations manual to hand to ensure you know what they are looking for.

I was quoted ?13,000 for the help of a consultancy in obtaining a Business visa - and they even wanted over ?4,000 for a skilled migrant visa!

I figured I would do the (admittedly more complex) Business visa paperwork myself and if I am successful then no doubt I'll write a guide on how to do it!

If I were you I would take up a consultant's offer for a free initial consultancy (they use this to assess your chances and their risk...) - if they are happy to take you on then you should take that as a signal that you will probably be OK doing it yourself.


Alan.