For migrants
The Immigration Advisers Authority is responsible for protecting people who receive immigration advice. By law, only certain people are allowed to give New Zealand Immigration advice - they are known as licensed advisers.
The Immigration Advisers Authority issues licenses to people who are fit and competent to give immigration advice. Only licensed immigration advisers (and a small number of exempt people) can provide Immigration Advice about New Zealand. It is a criminal offence for anyone else to provide you with immigration advice.
The Immigration Advisers Authority is New Zealand's official source to help you:
- Find a licensed immigration adviser in our public register(external link)
- Check if a person is currently licensed and find their details
- Make a complaint about any immigration advice or immigration adviser (either licensed or unlicensed)
- Find answers about using a licensed immigration adviser through our online guides and resources
If you are seeking further help or advice, please consider looking at the following pages for specific information.
For further information
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Guides and resources
Links to translated guides and resources to help when using a Licensed Immigration Adviser.
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Who can give advice?
By law, any person that gives you immigration advice about New Zealand must be licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority, unless they are exempt.
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Working with a licensed immigration adviser
If you need immigration advice, licensed advisers have specialist expertise.
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How much should an adviser cost?
Licensed advisers vary in expertise, the fees they charge and the level of service they offer.
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The risks of relying on illegal advice
Avoid the pitfalls of receiving illegal immigration advice.
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Make a complaint
We are responsible for receiving complaints about licensed immigration advisers and anyone giving immigration advice unlawfully without a licence.
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Find an adviser
You can search the public register for a licensed immigration adviser.
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Studying in NZ and looking to stay?
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Supporting the construction sector
Note – We (Immigration Advisers Authority) are separate from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and cannot help you with your visa application or immigration matter. To discuss your immigration status or the progress of your application contact Immigration New Zealand.(external link)