March 2007 was, as is with every-one operating a business, the last month of the financial year. It will take a couple of weeks to obtain the financial statements. Well, based on the fiancial statements I am pleased to report that we as a company have had a very good year. That is the reason that I wish to thank each and every client of my company for their trust and support! Without you it would not be possible. THANK YOU ALL.
The growth of the company is mainly in a couple of areas such as the Long Term Business Visa/Permits, Entrepreneur Residence applications, Business Plan writing and Family applications. Terra Nova Consultancy Ltd has experienced a nearly 100% approval rate in these areas thanks to the high quality applicants and our rigorous screening process before the company takes on a case.
Some very exiting news has just been released; Parliament has passed the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act, which requires the mandatory licensing of all immigration advisers and provides stiff fines and imprisonment for unlicensed agents.
This is great news which I as an immigration company owner have been looking forward to. In our practice I hear many stories of poor service and even immigrants paying too much (even been ripped off) for immigration services from an agent. The new law will be benificial to New Zealand and I totally agree with the Minister.
Now the ball is in the court of the Immigration department to improve their services and ensure that the desicions made are transparent and consistent. And consistency that is what is lacking. I have many cases where decisions were made inconsistent, from office to office and even in the same office. This should be dealt with immediately by Immigration New Zealand. While Immigration Advisers will be punishable, case officers may still get away with murder!
