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OUR STORY
People move to other countries to seek a quality of life that they have not found in their own homeland. Like other migrants, there are several reasons why Shiela Hernandez and her family have chosen to migrate. Still, the most compelling one was the opportunity to live together as a family. Here’s her immigration journey from her home country Philippines to New Zealand (NZ).
Before they left, Shiela’s husband was a baker on a cruise ship; he was one of the many seafarers in the Philippines who worked for ten months at sea and spent the remaining two months with their family. Working as a baker in the Philippines was not feasible since the average salary for this job is not enough to raise a family.
However, a baker was included in the list of immediate skill shortages in New Zealand. Thus, employers were willing to sponsor overseas workers.
Shiela’s husband first came to New Zealand in March 2014. He was approved for a three-year work visa. The family waited for him to get settled and finish his probationary period before they followed.
In June 2014, Shiela’s work visa was under the partnership track, and her daughter’s student visa was approved. They arrived in Timaru, New Zealand, in July 2014.
The family decided that Shiela would stay at home for a while to accompany her daughter while she adjusted to living in New Zealand. They enrolled her in a primary school 5 minutes away from their flat. School started at 9 until 3 pm, and while waiting for her daughter, Sheila devoted her free time to learning how to process their family’s residence visa. She lodged their application in August 2014, and it was approved within four months.
As she researched and read information on New Zealand migration, Sheila also helped several family members prepare their documents and process their visas. She enjoyed sharing their journey with their friends. Many Filipinos also reached out for help regarding their visa applications.
Sheila started to direct them to immigration websites and forums. However, she realized that many migrants do not have the time and resources needed to read and understand all of New Zealand’s immigration policies and procedures. A lot of them needed assistance in navigating the constantly changing immigration rules.
In New Zealand, Immigration advice should be provided only by a licensed advisor or an exempt person. The only legal way to help others with their visa applications is to become a licensed advisor.
SDH started in 2017 with the goal of assisting Filipinos with their visa requirement needs in New Zealand.
Since many Filipinos are asking for assistance on how to get a job in New Zealand, SDH started the Job Search Assistance service that helped connect skilled Filipino workers to Health Care and Trades Companies that are looking to expand their workforce.
“ We take it to heart when we say, “We serve our clients.” We exhaust all means, closely scrutinize details, and advocate your case to Immigration. We will be there with you every step of the way until we achieve your Immigrations goals. ”
Our Mission
To help migrants transform their lives in New Zealand through provision of guidance, support, and expertise moving them toward their goals.
Our Vision
We envision to be the most trusted and preferred consultancy that offers a one-stop-shop for all your immigration needs.
At SDH, our core values drive everything that we do.
COMMITMENT
We are committed to achieving our mission, vision, and goals, and we bring that commitment to every client that we serve. This commitment ensures that we always deliver the highest quality work, no matter the obstacles we face. We believe that commitment fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resilience, and it’s the key to our success.
INTEGRITY
We are committed to achieving our mission, vision, and goals, and we bring that commitment to every client that we serve. This commitment ensures that we always deliver the highest quality work, no matter the obstacles we face. We believe that commitment fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resilience, and it’s the key to our success.
COLLABORATION
We are committed to achieving our mission, vision, and goals, and we bring that commitment to every client that we serve. This commitment ensures that we always deliver the highest quality work, no matter the obstacles we face. We believe that commitment fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resilience, and it’s the key to our success.
Our History Timeline
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For the first time, the Firm was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Mr. Stephen was shortlisted as the Arising Star of the Year. Many big corporations wanted to work with Stephen and the Firm for their tough litigation matters and seek for the thoughful advices to their business operation in NewYork.
For the first time, the Firm was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Mr. Stephen Le was shortlisted as the Arising Star of the Year. Many big corporations wanted to work with Stephen Le and the Firm for their tough litigation matters and seek for the thoughful advices to their business operation in NewYork.
For the first time, the Firm was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Mr. Stephen Le was shortlisted as the Arising Star of the Year. Many big corporations wanted to work with Stephen Le and the Firm for their tough litigation matters and seek for the thoughful advices to their business operation in NewYork.
For the first time, the Firm was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Mr. Stephen Le was shortlisted as the Arising Star of the Year. Many big corporations wanted to work with Stephen Le and the Firm for their tough litigation matters and seek for the thoughful advices to their business operation in NewYork.
For the first time, the Firm was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Mr. Stephen Le was shortlisted as the Arising Star of the Year. Many big corporations wanted to work with Stephen Le and the Firm for their tough litigation matters and seek for the thoughful advices to their business operation in NewYork.
For the first time, the Firm was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year and Mr. Stephen Le was shortlisted as the Arising Star of the Year. Many big corporations wanted to work with Stephen Le and the Firm for their tough litigation matters and seek for the thoughful advices to their business operation in NewYork.
Why Choose SDH
We are a small, compact team. We fully enjoy the personal touch when talking to our clients and helping them with their visa concerns. Remaining professional, still we find that at the end, we become more than just a consulting company. We become confidantes, a team that helps beyond visa requirements. We become a sort of support for our clients as they transition to a new life.
We have two (2) Filipino Licensed Immigration Adviser
As aspiring immigrants, the first step that you will take in entering NZ is crucial. It is very important that you start on the right note. Our LIAs are here to guide and advise you with the best pathway that you can take in entering NZ. This will help you avoid making mistakes like some Filipinos do when they apply NZ visas on their own (DIY).
We have a well-established and proven visa approval track record
With more than 500 visa applications approved, our approval rate, despite accepting difficult or complex cases, is the reflection of how our team work with dedication and effort of accuracy in handling applications. Knowing that with each document the client entrusts us becomes our responsibility of being a bridge to their New Zealand dreams.
Affordable fees compared to competitors
Part of our commitment is providing continuous services with our clients. That’s why we have partnered with educational institutions and employment agencies that can provide jobs to our student clients while they are studying or after finishing their course.
AT SDH, OUR CORE VALUES DRIVE EVERYTHING THAT WE DO
- We have two (2) Filipino Licensed Immigration Adviser
- We have a well-established and proven visa approval track record
- Quality-focused services with highly responsive all-filipino staff
- Affordable fees compared to competitors
MISSION
VISION
OUR GOALS
What Clients Say
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Our Team
We’re proud to work with some of the most talented Filipinos locally and across the globe to navigate the process of acquiring a work visa or a permanent residency status in New Zealand. We connect skilled Filipino workers to Health Care and Trades Companies who are looking to expand their workforce.
Client Popular Question
We process the following types of Visas:
Temporary: Work, Partnership, Visit, Student
WTR Residence: SMC, Residence from work (WTR)
There are 3 major ways to migrate to New Zealand:
1. Secure a job offer, if you have the skills needed by New Zealand employers.
2. Partnership visa through your relationship with a work/resident visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
3. Migrate through the Study-work Pathway. We highly recommend this for those whose skills are currently NOT in demand in New Zealand. Click here to know more about the Study-Work Pathway.
Here are the 3 main reasons why others choose this Study-Work Pathway:
1. This pathway will enable you to enter New Zealand. There are jobs that are high demand in New Zealand but employers offer jobs to those who are already in New Zealand.
2. You will gain a qualification that will enable you to get a job offer in New Zealand.
3. You will use this pathway as a stepping stone to open opportunities for you and your partner. There are courses that allow students to work part-time while studying and bring their partner/spouse on an open work visa. While you study, your partner may work full-time for any employer, any job, anywhere.
We never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.
3-months training certificate; or employment certificate related to health care and agriculture
OR
(if you can’t meet the background listed), online Health Care courses, and voluntary work as a private caregiver or farmer.
Minimum height is 5’3″ but we require 5’4″ for dairy farmers
Good health and character
To be accomplished within the application period
***Academic IELTS – 5.5 with no score lower than 5.0 or Person Test of English (PTE) – 42 points (May or may not be required for dairy farmers)
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