Get matched with a licensed adviser

Tell us where you're at

You do not need to have everything figured out before you contact us. Many people come to Yimin when they only know the broad goal: study in New Zealand, work for an accredited employer, bring a partner or child, move from a temporary visa to residence, or explore whether skilled residence could be realistic.

When you reach out, tell us the practical basics: where you are now, your nationality, current visa status if you are already in New Zealand, your occupation or study background, your partner and children situation, and what you want to achieve. If you are unsure, you can start with our [free eligibility checker](/eligibility-checker/) first. It is designed to give indicative orientation only, not a visa decision or personalised immigration advice.

The more context you provide, the better we can understand which licensed adviser may be suitable for your situation. For example, a family residence pathway, an Accredited Employer Work Visa issue, a partner visa, or a skilled residence case may require different experience. You can write to us in English, 简体中文 or 繁體中文.

How matching works

Yimin is a free, independent information and matching service. We do not act as your immigration adviser, we do not prepare visa applications for you, and we do not give personalised immigration advice. Instead, we help you get organised and, where appropriate, introduce you to an IAA-licensed immigration adviser or another appropriately authorised professional who can assess your case properly.

Our matching process is simple:

- **You share your situation.** You tell us your goal, current status, family details and any deadline or concern. - **We provide general orientation.** We may explain the broad New Zealand immigration concepts that appear relevant, such as work, study, partner, parent, investor or residence pathways. - **We match you with a suitable licensed adviser.** We consider the type of case, language needs, urgency and adviser fit. - **You decide what happens next.** The intro call is free and no-obligation. If you choose to engage an adviser after that, any scope and fees are agreed directly with them.

If you want to understand the role of regulated advice before booking, read our guide to [choosing a licensed immigration adviser](/choosing-a-licensed-immigration-adviser/). It explains why licensing matters in New Zealand and why you should be careful with unlicensed agents.

Book a free intro call

A free intro call is a short first conversation with a licensed adviser so you can understand whether they are the right person to help. It is not a guarantee that you qualify for a visa, and it is not a promise of any outcome from Immigration New Zealand. It is a practical way to clarify your next step and decide whether you want professional help.

The call may cover your goal, visa history, key risks, possible pathways and what information would be needed for a proper assessment. For some people, the next step may be checking eligibility for a skilled pathway. For others, it may be confirming whether an employer is accredited, whether a job is likely to meet visa requirements, whether relationship evidence is strong enough to review, or whether a family member can be included.

You are always in control. You can ask questions about the adviser’s process, expected documents, likely timeframes, and fees if you choose to proceed. Yimin does not charge you for the match or the intro call. For a broader view of the ways we help, you can also visit our [services](/services/) page.

What to have ready

You can contact us even if you do not have all documents ready. However, having a few details available will make the match and intro call more useful.

Helpful information includes:

| Area | What to prepare | | --- | --- | | Identity and location | Your nationality, where you are living now, and whether you are in New Zealand or offshore | | Current visa situation | Your visa type, expiry date, any past declines or issues, and whether family members are included | | Work or study | Your occupation, qualifications, work experience, New Zealand job offer if any, and employer details if relevant | | Family | Partner status, children, parents, and whether they are included in your plan | | Documents | Passport, CV, qualifications, employment references, relationship evidence, police or medical documents if already available | | Goal | Work, study, residence, family reunification, investment, business, or simply understanding options |

New Zealand immigration rules often involve evidence. Depending on the pathway, you may later need medical and police certificates, translated or certified documents, NZQA recognition, occupational registration, English-language evidence, employer documents, or relationship evidence. Requirements change and depend on the visa category, so confirm current rules with Immigration New Zealand or a licensed adviser before relying on any checklist.

Free, independent, no obligation

Yimin is free to use. We do not charge you to complete the eligibility check, contact us, receive general orientation, or be introduced to a licensed adviser for a free intro call. If you later decide to engage an adviser for paid work, that arrangement is between you and the adviser. You should receive clear information about scope, fees and responsibilities before you agree to proceed.

We are independent, which means our purpose is to help you take the first step safely and confidently. We will not promise that you can get a visa, pressure you into applying, or present general information as a guaranteed strategy. Immigration New Zealand makes visa decisions based on the rules, the evidence and your individual circumstances at the time of application.

Because immigration advice is regulated in New Zealand, personalised advice should come from an IAA-licensed immigration adviser, an immigration lawyer, or another person legally authorised to give it. You can learn more about Yimin and how we work on our [about](/about/) page, and you can also read our [disclaimer](/disclaimer/) for the limits of our information service.

Talk to a licensed adviser

If you are ready to move forward, send us your details and we will help you take the next step. Whether you are planning from offshore or already living in New Zealand, the aim is the same: understand your options, avoid unsafe shortcuts, and connect with regulated help when your situation needs proper advice.

A licensed adviser can assess your circumstances against current Immigration New Zealand instructions, identify evidence issues, explain risks, and help you decide whether an application is worth pursuing. This is especially important if you have a tight visa deadline, a previous visa decline, a complex relationship situation, health or character concerns, employment changes, or a residence plan involving skilled work, Green List roles, partnership, parents, investment or study-to-work pathways.

Start with the [free eligibility checker](/eligibility-checker/) or contact us directly. Yimin will provide general orientation only, then match you with a licensed adviser where appropriate so you can get advice that is specific to your case.