Becoming a licensed immigration adviser
Schedule
- 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.
- 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 7: Maintain skills and knowledge through participation in relevant professional development activities
Performance indicator:
7.1 Participate actively in relevant professional development activities.
- May include but not limited to – self-directed learning on topics relevant to the provision of immigration advice; reading materials relevant to the provision of immigration advice provided by the Registrar or other organisation; receiving formal instruction, education or training relevant to the provision of immigration advice; attending information sessions, seminars, courses or conferences relevant to the provision of immigration advice; participating in the structured supervision or mentoring of another immigration adviser; active participation in a relevant professional body, organisation or association.