You are not required by INZ to have an agent or representative to apply for any visa. INZ do not provide preferential service to advisers/lawyers, however, immigration policies can be complex and difficult to interpret. That’s where experience counts. An experienced lawyer/adviser can identify the best pathways and offer an in-depth understanding of how INZ works and what is required to ‘put your best foot forward’. Using a lawyer/licensed adviser provides added security and accountability to protect you as the client.