About Us
Who we are
Counsel One Ltd., is a globally renowned company dedicated to providing tailormade immigration solutions to all our clients’ visa needs. Our international presence allows us to offer a one-stop-shop solution to our clients who are considering various migration destinations. Find more information about our offices in Canada.
Our New Zealand office specialises in making your journey here as smooth as possible to ensure
that no small error or misstep prevents you from realising your settlement goals.
We help you navigate the ever-changing immigration legislation and Immigration New
Zealand’s increasingly complicated processes by doing our due diligence during pre-assessment
and by optimising your visa application to give you the best possible chance of securing a visa.
We aspire to ensure our clients’ success as we have for nearly two decades. So regardless of
whether your problem is straightforward or intricate, we’re here every step of the way to simplify
it and put your mind at ease. If you’re considering applying for a visa, we’ll be by your side
throughout the lifecycle of your application so you can keep your focus on what’s most
important to you.
Girish Dugala
Founder & Managing Director, Counsel One India Ltd.
“The role of a good edupreneur is to provide ethical, honest and authentic guidance
to help their clients develop an infallible plan that helps them make life-changing decisions
confidently and allows them to reap the benefits of their hard work.”
Girish Dugala is an esteemed edupreneur based in Ambala, India. He began this journey when he
was just a student at Southampton University,United Kingdom, finishing his Masters in
Business Administration in the early 2000s. His devotion to education and pathways to resettlement led him to begin his very own immigration consulting firm, Counsel One.
Girish’s special focus on helping young people fulfil their educational goals led him to specialise
in student visas across the globe and to become a pioneering international study consultant in the
region. Over the past two decades, he has helped thousands and developed a dexterity that has
earned him the reputation of being an immigration savant.
Through his passion and determination, he has built deep connections with many stakeholders
including top global universities and education providers around the world. His habit of going
above and beyond for his clients has distinguished him as a leading light in the immigration
consulting industry. Under his leadership, Counsel One has thrived and opened new offices
around the world including Canada and New Zealand.
Himang Bhardwaj
Managing Director, Counsel One Immigration Services NZ
“Immigration is probably one of the most complex legislative processes an individual
goes through. On one side you have the migrant who is trying to build a better life for themselves
and on the other, you have the immigration office trying to apply ever-changing instructions.”
Himang ended up migrating to New Zealand as a teenager and after trying his hand at
automotive engineering, he began a career in public service at the Ministry of Business,
Innovation, and Employment where he started as an Immigration Officer in 2014.
During his time in public service, he worked in various roles helping others as well as advancing
his understanding of immigration instructions and processes. His unparalleled expertise also
earned him the responsibility of training new employees for the Immigration Contact Centre
(ICC), in addition, he also managed the Learning and Development portfolio for three ICC
branches. These duties won him the Innovation Award from the Ministry of Business,
Innovation, and Employment and helped him build valuable relationships across the business.
His commitment also helped him to advance to a People Leader position within the Ministry
where he managed a team of service advisors.
Being an immigrant himself, Himang brings an empathy which helps him better serve his clients.
He brings an immigrant’s zeal, which combined with his love for Aotearoa, makes him the
perfect head of the New Zealand Counsel One office as well as the perfect person to help you
navigate your immigration journey.
Why choose us
Immigration can be a fraught and confusing process for anyone. Especially now with
immigration legislation fast becoming increasingly complicated and advisors galore. However,
we do things here a little differently. At Counsel One, we hear you before saying a word and
tailor our services specifically to serve your needs above all else. With a plethora of advisors out
there, here are just a few reasons why Counsel One will serve you best:
- We are a tried and tested firm of over two decades and our team members have more than 25 years of experience helping people chart their immigration journeys.
- We bring the expertise of the inner workings of Immigration New Zealand, not just the legislation but also INZ’s internal processes which help ease your journey.
- We never sell you a bill of goods. If there are factors that make you ineligible for a specific visa, we will work with you to find the visa type that best suits you.
- We specialize in providing you with comprehensive immigration and visa solutions so that your needs are always met.
- We are with you every step of the way to ensure your well being and peace of mind because we believe only your success is our success.
Counsel One has been the choice of thousands of individuals over the past two decades due to
these reasons and if you choose us, we will do our best to ensure your experience is just as
smooth and positive as theirs has been. If you are ready to take the next step in your immigration
journey, take advantage of our complimentary session so that we can better understand your
needs and you can determine whether we are the right choice for you.
Service fees:
Our service fees are usually case specific and will be dependent on your personal circumstances.
The Five Ps
At Counsel One, we are proud to have a history of service. The migration decision can be a
difficult choice for a number of reasons but the aim is usually to seek a better quality of life for
yourself and your loved ones. Over the past two decades, we are proud to have helped thousands
of individuals to get closer to their dreams of making their lives meaningful. However, we could
not have done it without our passion, drive, and ideals. From every client we let these principles
below act as our guide.
Professionalism
Our team of experienced professionals will guide you through the entire
process with integrity and competence.
We are professionals who operate with integrity and treat you with the respect you deserve.
Precision
We keep a meticulous check on anything that might impact your application and
adapt so that you have the best chance of success.
To achieve the success rate we have; precision is extremely important as immigration law is a
precise endeavour.
Perseverance
Uprooting oneself is a path with many winding steps so we go above and beyond,
stand with you as you persist through your challenges, to get you the results you deserve.
We aim to persevere for our clients to get them the results that they want, and we actively go
above and beyond to assist our clients.
Prosperity
The best reward for a job well done is seeing you prosper and that is what keeps us
going and allows us to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.
The hard work pays off when we see our clients prosper and reap the benefits of their migration
journey.
Prudence
Our success is guided by the wisdom and foresight of our team of experts and this
helps choose the best path for your journey to preempt any obstacles you may face.
A big part of forming a plan of action for your migration goals is understanding what you can
and cannot do and we have the foresight to devise an effective plan for you.