The Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 promotes and protects the interests of people receiving immigration advice

The Act & what we do

The Act came into effect in New Zealand on 4 May 2007. It requires Immigration Advisers to be licensed. It also established the Immigration Advisers Authority (“the Authority”) to manage the licensing process for Immigration Advisers, both in New Zealand and offshore.

  • We keep a publicly available register of licensed Immigration Advisers
  • We administer complaints against licensed advisers and take enforcement action against agents not licensed
  • We began accepting licensing applications from 4 May 2008

Read the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 online

What we don’t do

  • The Authority does not deal with visa or permit applications or give immigration advice.
  • For immigration advice you should contact an Adviser on our Adviser Register, or contact Immigration New Zealand directly.

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