Becoming a licensed immigration adviser

Schedule

1. Part 1: Full Licence
   • Index
   • Relevant qualification.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of the immigration advisers licensing scheme.
   • Apply knowledge of immigration law and policy relating to New Zealand.
   • Prepare, lodge and administer immigration applications, appeals, requests and claims.
   • Apply communication techniques to the immigration process in the English language.
   • Conduct business professionally, ethically and responsibly.
   • Maintain skills and knowledge through participation in relevant professional development activities.
2. Part 2: Provisional Licence
   • Index
   • Relevant qualification.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of the immigration advisers licensing scheme.
   • Understand immigration law and policy relating to New Zealand.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of the immigration application process.
   • Apply communication techniques in the English language.
   • Conduct business professionally, ethically and responsibly.
   • Develop skills and knowledge through participation in relevant professional development activities.

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Licensed Immigration Advisers Competency Standards 2008

Part 1: Full Licence
Competency 5: Apply communication techniques to the immigration process in the English language

Explanatory note:

Audiences include but are not limited to – clients; colleagues; Immigration New Zealand, the Authority, immigration tribunals and other government organisations; business and other professional organisations; the general public.

Performance indicators:

5.1 Competently complete documentation in the English language to a high standard.

• May include – completing forms; writing letters, e-mails, memos, agreements, and reports; understanding, interpreting, formulating and presenting detailed and structured written presentations, submissions and arguments.

5.2 Competently conduct oral communications in the English language to a high standard.

• May include – conducting information-gathering interviews by telephone and face-to-face; applying active listening techniques; dealing with conflict situations; delivering oral presentations or seminars; delivering detailed and structured oral submissions and arguments to immigration tribunals.