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Your Bridge from Education to Residency

Practical Solutions for Skilled Migrants.

In partnership with Southern Ferns Education, we offer a seamless transition for students and skilled professionals seeking a future in New Zealand. We specialize in clear, human-centric advice for those who meet the high standards of NZ’s skilled categories—no generic claims, just practical pathways.

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Real Advice. Real People. Real Results.

The Sri Lanka to New Zealand Specialists.

Guided by David Mason (LIA #2008001148), we provide honest, transparent migration assistance backed by 47 years of experience. We skip the "commercial puffery" to focus on what matters: your successful skilled migration or study pathway to New Zealand.

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We handle all paperwork and evidence gathering.

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Full support from submission to visa approval.

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At Southern Ferns Immigration, we don't believe in the "one-size-fits-all" approach typical of large, transactional firms. When you work with us, you aren't just a file number—you are a professional or a student that we are personally committed to helping succeed.

Our specialty lies in our deep, decades-long connection to the Sri Lankan market and our focus on the Skilled Migration and Study pathways. We pride ourselves on being practical and honest; we only take on cases where we see a genuine path to success, ensuring that you receive transparent advice at reasonable fee levels.

All enquiries begin with our questionnaire. We review your case and contact you directly.

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Straight advice - Transparent process - Reasonable fees

We focus our expertise where it matters most: helping skilled individuals and families navigate the complexities of New Zealand’s immigration policy. Because we prioritize quality over quantity, we do not get sidetracked by "difficult cases" or investor policies, allowing us to remain the longest-serving specialists for Sri Lankans and other skilled applicants from the Philippines and India.

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47 +

Years of Immigration Expertise

36 +

Global Client Reach

100 %

Licensed Professional Service

500 +

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A Lifetime of Experience, Personally Dedicated to Your Journey

Meet Your Guide
David Mason

Southern Ferns Immigration is led by David Mason (LIA No. 2008001148), a Managing Director with a rare depth of experience spanning over 47 years in the immigration field. His career is built on a unique foundation of 10 years within the New Zealand Government and 37 years as a private advisor, during which he has successfully navigated applications for clients from 36 different countries.

While our firm serves a diverse global clientele, David’s specialty and personal passion lie in the Sri Lankan market, where he has been active since 1991. Having visited the country 35 times over the last 35 years, he has witnessed the long-term success of his clients, many of whom are now settled as respected professionals in New Zealand. This deep-rooted connection led to our strategic partnership with Southern Ferns Education Ltd, combining David’s legal expertise with a stable, local presence in Sri Lanka.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We believe immigration is a life-changing journey, not just a transaction. Unlike large firms where you might be passed between junior staff, at Southern Ferns, you deal directly with our Managing Director, David Mason. You get 47 years of high-level expertise and a personal commitment to your case that corporate agencies simply cannot match.

We offer a free preliminary screening via our online questionnaire. This allows us to review your basic eligibility regarding age, English levels, and skills. If we believe you have a genuine pathway, we then move to a detailed, paid consultation to build your specific strategy. This ensures we only spend time on cases that have a real chance of success.

Current New Zealand policy generally sets the age limit for skilled residence at 55 or younger. Because we pride ourselves on honest advice, we do not take on skilled migration cases for those over this age limit, as it leads to a certain decline.

For Sri Lankan, Filipino, and Indian passport holders, it is almost always mandatory. For the Skilled Migrant pathway, the main applicant usually needs an IELTS score of 6.5 or a PTE score of 58. We cannot bypass this requirement, as it is a fundamental pillar of New Zealand’s immigration policy.

We are licensed immigration advisers, not recruitment agents. However, we provide the "bridge." Through our partnership with Southern Ferns Education, we help you gain the New Zealand qualifications that make you a competitive candidate for local employers, which is often the most successful way to secure a job offer.

This is a specialty of ours. For many professionals, moving directly from overseas to a job in NZ is difficult. By studying for a recognized qualification in New Zealand first, you gain local knowledge and a Post-Study Work Visa, allowing you to compete for skilled roles on an equal footing with New Zealanders.

To maintain our high success rate and focus on our core clients, we choose not to take on "high-risk" or exceptionally difficult cases (such as those involving serious character issues or previous deportations). We focus our energy on skilled professionals and students with genuine intentions.

We are committed to providing expert advice at reasonable and transparent fee levels. We provide a full quote after your initial consultation so there are no hidden surprises. If you are a student placed by Southern Ferns Education Ltd, we do not charge professional fees for your student visa application.

Yes. We specialize in family reunification. If you are on a skilled work visa or studying at a high enough level, we can assist with the appropriate visas to ensure your spouse and children can join you in New Zealand.

Processing times vary depending on the visa type and the complexity of your documents. During our consultation, we will give you a realistic timeframe based on current Immigration New Zealand (INZ) data. We don't make "fast-track" promises that we can't keep; we provide real expectations based on experience.
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