The new Immigration Advisers Licensing Act came into effect on 5 May 2008 and requires anyone providing New Zealand immigration advice to be licensed (unless exempt*). Licensing will be run by the Immigration Advisers Authority.
Licensed Advisers will have to meet competency standards and adhere to a code of conduct. Licensing for people giving immigration advice in New Zealand has been mandatory since 4 May 2009. For Advisers based outside of New Zealand, licensing will be mandatory from 4 May 2010.
For more information, visit www.iaa.govt.nz
When you deal with a competent, experienced IAA licensed consultant you maximise your chance of a successful outcome. You also save a considerable amount of time, as the consultant will take responsibility for seeing that the application is prepared correctly and the right documents are provided.
The consultant will also follow up with the visa office after lodgement to minimise delays and comply with documentation requests. The consultant will also keep you informed about the status of your application and about any relevant changes to policy or regulations that could affect the outcome.
So, if you don't want to risk your future in New Zealand, consult a migration consultant who is licensed with the IAA.
*People who give advice in a family or informal context, offshore Advisers for student visa and permit applications only, Members of Parliament and their staff, public sector employees, diplomats, lawyers, Citizens Advice Bureaux and Community Law Centres.
The Migration Institute of New Zealand (MINZ) was established in 2007 with the aim of promoting objective, positive and proactive discussion and communication over the immigration policy of New Zealand in a way that serves the best interests of all New Zealand, all migrants and the migration industury. MINZ is committed to serving the interests of every region in New Zealand.
For further information on migration agents and a FREE assessment of your eligibility to apply for permanent residence visas, please click on the links below:
All COUNTRIES www.migrationbureau.com
UNITED KINGDOM ONLY www.visacentre.co.uk or www.fourcorners.net
