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Our Mission is to provide our clients with the best chance of visa approval through expert, tailored, and ethical immigration advice.
Visa Matters is a trusted provider of expert immigration services for New Zealand, recognised for our extensive knowledge of visa requirements, strong client advocacy, and outstanding customer service.
At Visa Matters, we ensure you’re fully informed throughout your immigration journey. From the very beginning, we clearly explain the recommended visa strategy, identify potential risks, and work with you to develop a plan to address them. Our expert and proactive approach helps minimise delays or surprises during the visa application process.
Founded in 2017, Visa Matters has built a strong reputation as a leading New Zealand immigration consultancy. Our team brings decades of combined experience—both as licensed immigration advisers and as former Immigration New Zealand staff. This rare perspective from both sides of the system allows us to handle even the most complex immigration cases with clarity, precision, and confidence.
Ankur Sabharwal is a fully licensed New Zealand immigration adviser and the founder of Visa Matters, a respected immigration consultancy known for its strategic, honest, and result-driven approach to visa matters.
Ankur holds a Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, where he graduated as a top-performing student and remains the only immigration adviser profiled by the Toi Ohomai Institute, New Zealand’s official provider of the immigration adviser licensing qualification – a distinction that reflects both academic excellence and professional impact. His academic success is proudly featured on their website.
In addition to immigration law, Ankur has studied Business and Marketing Management in New Zealand and Hospitality Management at West London College (affiliated with Bournemouth University, UK).
With over eight years of hands-on experience and clients from more than 50 countries, Ankur provides expert advice across a wide range of immigration matters, including:
Ankur specialises in complex, high-risk immigration cases that others often avoid. He has built a reputation for clear thinking, strategic planning, and compassionate advocacy, making him one of the most respected immigration advisers in New Zealand.
A recognised voice in national media, Ankur has been featured multiple times on TVNZ and Stuff, and is a regular columnist for The Indian Weekender. He has also written for The Post, with his columns on Stuff reaching tens of thousands of readers since 2020. His ability to explain complex immigration issues in plain English has positioned him as a trusted authority.
His insights have also been repeatedly cited by two of New Zealand’s leading public commentators — Bernard Hickey, founder of The Kākā, Interest.co.nz, and Newsroom Pro, and Dr Bryce Edwards, a political analyst at Victoria University and director of the Integrity Institute. Their recognition reflects Ankur’s growing influence in national policy and public discourse.
What truly sets Ankur apart is his commitment. He personally oversees every case and only takes on matters he truly believes in. While many advisers focus on forms, Ankur delivers tailored, strategy-led solutions designed to maximise every client’s chance of success.
Clients consistently describe him as approachable, professional, and fiercely dedicated. His Google and Facebook reviews reflect the five-star service he provides to migrants, families, and employers alike.
Whether your case is simple or highly complex, Ankur Sabharwal is the immigration adviser you want in your corner. He’s not just an expert; he’s an advocate who ensures that every visa truly matters.
Director & Principal Immigration Adviser
IAA Licence No. 201700093
Member – NZ Association for Migration & Investment (NZAMI)
As a trusted immigration expert and sought-after media commentator, Ankur is a regular voice on New Zealand TV, radio, and in major newspapers, providing sharp insights on immigration matters.
Since 2020, Ankur’s Stuff columns have reached tens of thousands, cementing his status as a leading New Zealand immigration adviser.
David Mills
David Mills is a fully licensed immigration adviser who supports Visa Matters through internal systems, compliance, and strategic research. While he does not interact directly with clients, David plays a critical role in helping maintain quality, consistency, and back-end legal oversight across the practice.
He works closely with Ankur to review immigration policy developments, refine internal frameworks, and support complex case planning behind the scenes.
Spela Gorjanc-Sabharwal
Spela has been part of Visa Matters since day one. Over the past eight years, she has grown alongside the company and built a strong understanding of how it works, what it stands for, and where it’s headed.
Known for her reliability, creativity, and all round support, Spela wears many hats. She helps prepare and review applications, supports the admin team, and leads our creative and promotional work behind the scenes.
Originally from Slovenia, Spela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Ljubljana. She is currently completing the Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice at Toi Ohomai, where she passed her first four papers with straight A+ grades. As a provisionally licensed immigration adviser, Spela works under the direct supervision of Director Ankur Sabharwal.
Fluent in English and Slovenian, and with her own migrant journey behind her, Spela brings calm, clarity, and genuine care to everything she does.
Nitika Bhatia
Nitika joined Visa Matters at the beginning of 2023 and has been a valued part of the team ever since, bringing a calm, dependable presence and a solid background in immigration support.
She holds an MBA in Human Resources and Marketing and previously worked in Canadian immigration processing — an experience that sparked her long-term interest in the field.
At Visa Matters, Nitika plays a behind-the-scenes role in supporting the preparation of immigration matters with accuracy and consistency. Known for her reliability and attention to detail, she contributes quietly but meaningfully to the smooth running of our processes.
Nitika is a steady, trusted member of the Visa Matters team.
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