joshywoshy

Hi All,

From anybody who has first hand experience, how easy is it to complete the visa application yourself i.e. without the services of a migration expert/consultant. Did you make any mistakes which delayed the process?

For the full picture, I am applying for an essential skills work visa, my employer has already been very helpful with the documentation - proof they have exhausted the nz job market before looking overseas etc.
I will also be bringing my partner and 1 yr old child on a partner of a worker work visa, and a dependent child student visa.

Thanks in advance!

MrsFychan

lots of us done it all ourselves, there is a manual with it that takes you through the application form step by step, so as long as you read that along with the application form you will be fine.

Pinchendavid

Hi,

My wife and I did our essential skills and partner visas and submitted them on Monday of this week. We found them relatively easy to do and where I did get stuck, which was largely due to querying the amount or type of evidence that would be acceptable, I called the INZ helpline. They run a fantastic 24/7 service and can tell you exactly what is needed.

Good luck with it!

knickerdropofglory

Exactly my problem. A little self-doubt pushes you to add that extra evidence required.

Good Luck!

joshywoshy

Thanks everyone. I'll be having a go myself then

MrsFychan

you'll be fine, check the information booklet as you go along, give us a shout or just give INZ a call

MrsCakey

We did our own visas. Just make sure you answer all the fields, putting "n/a" where it is required. We left some fields blank and that caused stress and added to the overall delay of the application as it was all sent back to the UK and then had to be returned to NZ. Rule of thumb is to provide more info that what you think they need. The helpline is very good and so is the documentation and guidance notes.

Koalabear