Licensed Immigration Adviser · 202600936
New Zealand immigration, guided by someone who's been on the other side of the desk.
Sonmez Denden is a licensed immigration adviser and former Immigration New Zealand officer. Denden Immigration offers considered, honest advice for people building a future in Aotearoa.
A different perspective
Immigration law is intricate. Your advice shouldn't feel that way.
After years inside Immigration New Zealand assessing applications, Sonmez founded Denden Immigration to translate that experience into clear, practical guidance — without the guesswork, and without the salesmanship.
INZ
Former officer
Auckland
Bachelor's degree
IAA
Currently licensed
Areas of practice
How we help
Work visas
Accredited Employer Work Visa, post-study work, and specialist categories.
Residence
Skilled Migrant, Green List, Partnership, and Parent Category pathways.
Student visas
Enrolment, pathway visas, and transitions to post-study work.
Family & partnership
Partner, dependent child, and family-sponsored visa applications.
Complex cases
Section 61, character waivers, medical waivers, and reconsiderations.
Advice & assessment
Independent eligibility reviews and second opinions on your options.
"Every application tells a story. My job is to make sure it's told clearly — and in the language Immigration New Zealand is listening for."
Sonmez Denden
Take the next step
Let's talk about your situation.
An initial consultation is the easiest way to understand your options. We'll listen first, then be honest about what's realistic and what it will take.