Shehzad Raja

Lead Migration Adviser/Agent

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  License #200901559
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  MARN 0956970

Shehzad has been in the New Zealand migration law industry since 2001. During this time he has helped thousands of migrants to successfully settle in New Zealand and Australia from all over the world. My real pleasure in this job comes from the brighter eyes and big smiles of my clients when I deliver them the good news of visa approval. As a migrant myself, I relate completely with people’s hopes and dreams and I do my best to assist them in achieving their goals. As well as being fully licensed by MARA and IAA, Shehzad holds a Masters in International Law from the University of Canterbury, where he studied elective subjects of NZ migration and refugee law. Shehzad also holds a Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law; Practice from the Australian National University in Canberra, from which he graduated with high distinction. Shehzad is also fluent in English, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Shehzad loves spending time with his family and enjoys spicy food, reading novels and cinema. He is a firm believer in the idea of oneness of mankind and justice in all areas of human interaction.

Phil.Shackell

Business Manager/Immigration Adviser

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  License #201500080

Phil was born in New Zealand and grew up in a small town in the Waikato. After graduating with a PhD in Biochemistry he spent a short time in the medical research environment before turning to a sales and marketing role in the pharmaceutical industry. Subsequent to gaining further qualifications in business management and marketing he spent several years in senior roles in the industry before moving to help start up businesses in the health sector. With his varied background and experience in both business management and client-focused roles he enjoys this exciting new opportunity to work in partnership with family friends in managing a business helping migrants make these life-changing moves to a new country.
Phil continues to be an avid researcher – these days focusing on the economic environment & advances in technology & medicine. He loves his family and wife, and enjoys spending time with his three adult children and three grandchildren. 

Praveen Nalam

Immigration Adviser

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  License #201500186

Praveen was born in Mumbai, India and has migrated to New Zealand 20 years ago. After Graduating in Science and completing a Marketing degree, he joined the Pharmaceutical sector in 1984 and worked in this highly ethical and regulated field for over 30 years both in India and New Zealand. He has worked for large multinational companies in various roles in sales and marketing and highly experienced in managing clients, account management, customer relations and is highly customer focussed.

Being a migrant himself, Praveen understands how important it to get the right advice and guidelines while migrating to another country which involves various procedures.

Praveen is fluent in English, Hindi, Telegu, Marathi and understands Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil and many other Indian languages. Moreover he can relate to people of different ethnicities.

Praveen is a family man, enjoys his cricket and spends his free time watching movies and travelling.  

Alison Shackell

Human Resource Consultant

Ali is an experienced HR professional who has an in depth knowledge of the employment market having worked as an executive in a diverse number of industries in NZ and Australia. Ali supports the business by advising and providing practical support on recruitment (including CV preparation, interview skills & training), employee relations and process (including supporting employers with employment agreements and independent contracts), and a variety of job search opportunities.

Feng Han

Sales Consultant/Marketing Manager

Feng was born in Guizhou, China. She graduated from Tianjin University of Finances and Economics with Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. She joined an international trading company as sales representative and marketing specialist. In 2010, she relocated to Beijing and started working with Cultural and Education Section of British Embassy as Exams (IELTS) Marketing Officer. 

In 2014, Feng moved to New Zealand to further her studies. She is now studying in Massey University for her Master of Management, majoring in Marketing. She has successfully joined a local business consultancy company as Senior Business Analyst, providing business plan and market report for clients. Feng joined MyVisa Manager in July 2014, responsible for China market development and maintenance, assisting business clients with their business plans and market research.

Feng is expected to finish her study in July 2015. New Zealand had brought her a completely different living experience and she is excited about the opportunities and challenges that are about to come.  

Sorraya Raja

Office Administrator

Sorraya has been involved with migrant communities in a professional capacity since 2001. She began work with the NZ Ministry of Education assisting refugee and migrant children to make a smooth transition into NZ society, and her efforts and hard work in this area were recognised by the Christchurch City Council. In 2008 Sorraya made the leap into immigration when she began working as an office manager/administrator for a migration consultancy firm.  Sorraya is a loving mother to two boys and in her spare time loves reading Agatha Christie novels, photography and cooking for her family.