Licensed New Zealand immigration advice, from someone who’s stood where you are.
Student, work, partner, family and residence visas, employer accreditation, and help when Immigration New Zealand sends a PPI letter.
Keshiya DasonLicensed Immigration Adviser · Licence 202400713 · Verify on IAA register
500+1 visas approved for our clients
What do you need help with?
1 Visa applications approved for Yathra clients, according to Yathra’s client records. Every visa decision is made by Immigration New Zealand.
Before you trust anyone with your visa, check these four things.
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Search “Keshiya Dason” on the IAA public register.
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Agreement before payment
You get a written agreement and fee quote before any work begins.
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Official accounts only
We never ask you to pay into a personal bank account.
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Fast replies
We reply within one business day (NZ time).
The road most of our clients travel.
Every visa is one step on a longer road. We plan the whole route, so today’s visa sets up the next one. The teal markers are the stops on Keshiya’s own journey.
Study
Arrive on a student visa and gain a New Zealand qualification.
Read the guideKeshiya arrived here as an international student.
Post-study work
Open work rights after graduating, so you can find the right job.
Read the guideSkilled work
An AEWV with an accredited employer builds the experience residence needs.
Read the guideShe worked in New Zealand roles, including at NZ Post and Uber.
Residence
Skilled Migrant, Green List or sector pathways to a resident visa.
Read the guidePermanent residence
After 2 years, remove the travel conditions. Home, for good.
Read the guide
Keshiya Dason, Licensed Immigration Adviser · Licence 202400713Verify on IAA register
A letter from Keshiya
I came to New Zealand with dreams, but also uncertainty.
Like many migrants, I struggled to understand a new country, new systems, and the challenges of building a future. But through those experiences, I learned something important: every immigration journey is different, but no one should have to navigate it alone.
I turned that purpose into Yathra Immigration Consultancy. I wanted to be the person I needed when I first started my journey.
I’m truly grateful to every client who has trusted us with such an important part of their lives. Because immigration is more than just paperwork. It’s your journey, your future.
Keshiya
Founder, Yathra Immigration Consultancy
Situations we help with every week
If one of these sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Choose it and we’ll ask a few questions about your circumstances.
- “INZ sent me a PPI letter and the deadline is close”Urgent
- “My course finishes soon. What visa comes next?”
- “I want to change employer on my AEWV”
- “I’ve worked here nearly two years. Can I get residence?”
- “My partner is overseas and I want them here with me”
- “I want my parents here for longer than a holiday”
- “My visitor visa was declined”
- “I run a business and want to hire a migrant worker”
How it works, and what it costs
No surprises. You’ll know who is advising you, what happens next and the full cost before you commit to anything.
12 minutes
Tell us your situation
Answer four quick questions online, or message us on WhatsApp. No documents needed yet.
You get: A reply within one business day saying whether and how we can help.
2At a time that suits you
Consultation with Keshiya
A consultation with your Licensed Immigration Adviser, by phone or video call, wherever you are.
You get: Your honest options, the risks, and a recommended pathway.
3Before any work starts
Written agreement & quote
Every client receives a written agreement setting out the scope, our fees, INZ fees, payment terms and refund policy.
You get: A clear total cost before you commit to anything.
4Until a decision
We prepare, lodge & keep you updated
We build your checklist, review every document, lodge with INZ and handle their questions.
You get: An update at every milestone, and a plan for your next step.
Our consultation fee is confirmed in writing before you book. INZ application fees are separate and paid directly to INZ. How our fees work
We know the paperwork from home.
Every country has its own police certificates, translations and quirks. Here’s what our clients most often need to prepare.
- Sri LankaPolice certificate: Police clearance certificate from Sri Lanka Police, applied for from Sri Lanka or through a Sri Lankan mission overseas.What to prepare
- IndiaPolice certificate: Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) through Passport Seva in India, or the Indian mission in your country of residence.What to prepare
- PhilippinesPolice certificate: NBI Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation.What to prepare
- South AfricaPolice certificate: Police clearance certificate from the South African Police Service (SAPS). It is fingerprint-based, so allow time.What to prepare
From somewhere else? We help clients from many countries. Tell us where you’re from.
A small team. You’ll know us by name.
Keshiya Dason
Director · Licensed Immigration Adviser · Licence 202400713
Rasika Lakruwan
Operations Manager
Tharaka Aberathna
Office Secretary
“I’m really grateful for your exceptional service and invaluable guidance. Your depth of knowledge and professionalism were truly impressive. I would not hesitate to recommend your service to anyone who needs it.”
Tell us where you are. We’ll tell you honestly where you can go.
We reply within one business day (NZ time).