Migrants
Questions
- What is the status of applications lodged with Immigration New Zealand by unlicensed immigration advisers?
- How do I find a licensed immigration adviser?
- How much does a licensed adviser charge?
- How do I complain about a licensed immigration adviser?
- Where else can I go for immigration advice?
- Do I need a licensed immigration adviser or a lawyer?
- I need general information about migrating to New Zealand
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The New Zealand Immigration Advisers Licensing Act aims to provide greater protection for migrants. Anyone providing immigration advice about New Zealand must be licensed unless they are exempt.
Immigration New Zealand refuses to accept applications or requests on behalf of clients from unlicensed immigration advisers, unless they are exempt.
If you and your family want to start a new life in New Zealand, or are already in New Zealand and need immigration advice, then you have several options. You can consult a licensed immigration adviser for a trusted, professional service, you can choose to complete the immigration application yourself, or you can talk to someone who is exempt.
Migrant surveys
The Authority commissions an annual survey of visa and permit applicants to assess immigration adviser performance from the perspective of their clients. The purpose of this survey is to help measure the effects over time of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. You can view the results of these surveys.