Immigration, simplified.
CHRISTCHURCH IMMIGRATION PRACTICE
Clear, licensed advice for migrants, families and New Zealand employers, from your first visa through to residence.
★★★★★ 230+ Google reviews | Full licence 202100949 | Online & phone, NZ-wide
YOUR VISA JOURNEY
Where are you on the path to New Zealand?
Gurpreet has walked this path himself, from student visa in 2008 to New Zealand citizen. Whatever stage you're at, we can help you take the next step.
"A decline is not always the final word. The right approach can make all the difference."
VISIT
Visiting New Zealand
Visitor visas, extensions and parent & family visitor visas.
STUDY
Studying in New Zealand
Student visas, partner visas and Post Study Work Visas.
WORK
Working in New Zealand
AEWV, job changes, partner work visas and conditions.
RESIDENCE
Becoming a resident
Skilled Migrant, Green List and partnership residence.
SETTLE
Settling for good
Permanent Resident Visa and travel conditions.
Advice for every stage, including the hard cases.
PRACTICE AREAS
We handle straightforward applications and the matters that need careful argument: declined applications, character or health concerns, and unlawful status.
Visit, study & work
Make NZ home
Hire from overseas
Complex matters
Visitor visas
Student visas
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Post Study Work Visa
Partner visas
Skilled Migrant Category
Green List pathways
Partnership residence
Parent & family visas
Permanent Resident Visa
Employer accreditation
Accreditation renewals
Job checks
AEWV applications for staff
Ongoing compliance
Responses to PPI letters
Section 61 requests
Reconsiderations
IPT appeals
Deportation liability
Character & health waivers
Hire migrant staff through the AEWV with confidence.
FOR NEW ZEALAND EMPLOYERS
The Accredited Employer Work Visa runs in three checks. We prepare each one, so your application is complete and your business stays compliant after approval.
CHECK 1
Employer accreditation
We confirm the accreditation that fits your business, prepare the application and make sure you can meet INZ's employer obligations.
CHECK 2
Job check
Once advertising confirms no suitable New Zealand citizen or resident is available, we lodge the job check.
CHECK 3
Migrant applies
Once the job check is approved, your candidate applies using the job token. We can represent them through to a decision.
A clear process from first call to decision.
HOW WE WORK
You'll know what's happening, what it costs and what we need from you at every step.
1. Free assessment
2. Written agreement
3. Application prepared
4. Lodged & managed
A no-cost first conversation by phone or video to understand your situation and your options.
Scope and fees set out in a written service agreement before any work begins.
We gather evidence, deal with risks up front and build a complete, well-reasoned application.
We lodge with Immigration New Zealand, handle all correspondence and keep you updated.
ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Advice grounded in the migrant journey.
Visapoint Immigration Services is a Christchurch-based practice founded by Gurpreet Singh. Gurpreet arrived in New Zealand as an international student in 2008 and went through the work visa, residence and citizenship process himself, so he knows what it's like to wait on a decision that shapes your future.
Today the practice advises migrants and employers across New Zealand and offshore, online and by phone: honest advice in plain language, and applications prepared properly from the start.
Gurpreet Singh, Director & Licensed Immigration Adviser
Approvals, policy updates and case insights.
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We share INZ policy changes and practical guidance across our social channels.
IMMIGRATION UPDATES
Latest immigration updates
Book your free assessment.
Phone: 021 0290 1035
WhatsApp: 021 0290 1035
Email: gurpreet@visapoint.co.nz
Office: Halswell, Christchurch
Appointment: Online & by phone