Golden Update

Student visaSubmitted - 22nd of January
AIP received - 13th of March
Submission of AIP requirements - 26th of March
Visa granted - 27th of March
Dependent visa
Submitted - 25th of March
Approved - 20th of AprilI

would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Prasad Perera for building such a supportive and reliable team at GRI Education and for providing the right guidance throughout this journey. Your leadership has truly made a positive difference for many of us.My heartfelt thanks also go to Miss.Shimla Mawsoom for the incredible support given throughout the entire process. From document preparation to overall guidance, you handled everything so professionally and gave us the confidence to move forward step by step. I truly appreciate your dedication and hard work.A special thank you again to Mr. Prasad for creating this group as well. The valuable information, updates, and shared experiences here helped me a lot during the waiting period and made the process much easier. It is also truly reassuring to know that your team will continue to support us even after we arrive in New Zealand. We also sincerely appreciate the effort taken to arrange trusted partners for accommodation and airport pickup, which makes our transition much smoother and more comfortable.I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to my student visa LIA, Mr.Alain Koetsier, and my husband’s dependent visa LIA, Mr.Ujjwal Bharani, for their support and assistance throughout our visa process. Your guidance and efforts meant a lot to us.Wishing everyone who is still waiting for their visa all the very best. Stay positive your good news will arrive soon!

I initially applied for my New Zealand Partner Visa through another agent in Negombo, but they were not experienced in handling partner visa cases and were not licensed to represent me. I later received an email from Immigration New Zealand stating that a Licensed Immigration Adviser was required to submit additional documents. Since my previous agent did not know any Licensed Immigration Advisers, I contacted Miss Shimla Mawsoom at GRI Education, Negombo. She acted immediately before the deadline, arranged a Licensed Immigration Adviser, and guided me professionally throughout the process. Within just two days of submitting the additional documents, my Partner Work Visa was approved. I am truly grateful for the quick and professional support from GRI Education, especially Miss Shimla. Highly recommended!

A Big Thank You to My Amazing Support Team!

I’m beyond grateful to everyone who played a part in helping me achieve my dream of studying in New Zealand!

A special thank you to the incredible people who made this journey possible:

Jane (My LIA) – She always there, answering all my visa-related questions. Thanks to your help, I was able to put together a strong application.

 Shimla – Unlike other agencies, she never left me hanging. She called every week to check in on the progress, giving me updates and helping me stay on track. Your service was truly exceptional!

And to GRI Education – Thank you for your continuous support.

Special thanks goes out to Prasad aiya Prasad Perera for guiding us and helping all the issues to be solved in his best way.

My time line
26th November- visa submission
16th December- additional documents

8th January- AIP with FTS/course and living

15th January- Visa granted

I HIGHLY recommend GRI Education for anyone planning to study abroad. They don’t just help with visas they make the entire process smoother, every step of the way.

I’m delighted to share that my visa has been approved!

I sincerely thank GRI Education for their excellent guidance, patience, and continuous support from start to finish.

They explained everything clearly and handled my application professionally.

I highly recommend their service to anyone planning their visa process. Thank you very much, Ms. Shimla.

I really appreciate your guidance and support throughout my visa journey. You are very friendly and supportive. In many times, you encouraged me a lot.

Everyone would be fortunate to have an agent like you.

Thank you, My LIA , Ms. Jane Xu, for your valuable guidance and support throughout my visa journey.

Course - Masters of Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Intake - February 2026
Visa lodged - 12th September 2025
Visa interview - 08th October 2025
AIP received - 11th November 2025
AIP Submitted - 27th November 2025
Visa granted - 28th November 2025

Thank you so much for everything....