Dennis Henry Hickman
Dennis “Den” Henry Hickman
New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser
Founder, Skilled Migration Group
- Dennis Henry Hickman IAA 202602618
- Dennis Henry Hickman MARN 2619185
- MMIA
Twenty-five years of providing straight-talking advice and assistance.



By the record
The numbers
Over a quarter of a century of experience, during which time Dennis Henry Hickman has helped thousands of people to achieve their goals of living and working in Australia and New Zealand, as permanent residents and citizens.
3,200+
People helped to migrate
1,000+
New Australian citizens
30+
Nationalities represented
4.96
Google rating across 73 reviews. Google rounds this to 5.0 on its own listing.
Every file is assessed on its own merits. Past outcomes are not a guarantee of any future result.
Registration to Practice
Regulated and Licensed
Authorised to give immigration assistance in New Zealand and Australia, and a full member of the Migration Institute of Australia.
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- New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser
- Australian Registered Migration Agent
- Member, Migration Institute of Australia
Areas of Practice
Focused by design, not by default
A deliberate New Zealand practice: employer-sponsored work visas, skilled residence, and investment migration.
01AEWV
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Employer-sponsored work under New Zealand’s accredited employer scheme.
Specialty area
02Skilled Migrant
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Points-based residence for skilled workers and their families.
03Green List
Straight to Residence and Work to Residence
Residence pathways for roles on New Zealand’s Green List.
04Active Investor Plus
Active Investor Plus Visa
Investment-based residence for high-net-worth individuals.
05Business Investor
Business Investor Visa
Residence pathway for experienced business owners.
06Partner
Partnership-based visas
Work and residence visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents.
07Student
Student visas
Study pathways, with an eye on what comes after the course.
08Visitor
Visitor visas
Visit, explore, and prepare the next step.
Academic Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice (GDAMLAP)Australia, ACU
Master of Australian Migration Law and Practice (MAMLAP), by researchIn progressCurrently undertaking · Australia, ACU
Languages
Client conversations held in:
EnglishFrench
“If a visa is the right one, I’ll say so. If it’s not, I’ll tell you.”
Dennis “Den” Henry Hickman · New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser