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Update from Immigration New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand updates about conflict in the Middle East and student visa applications.
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Immigration adviser’s licence cancelled
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has cancelled the licence of immigration adviser Qian Yu (also known as Heidi Castelucci) and prevented her from applying for a new licence for 2 years.
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Recent Tribunal decisions - April 2026
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 9 sanction decisions in relation to 4 advisers.
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Supervision practices
Direct supervision protects clients, supports good advice, and helps people trust the immigration advice system.
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Risks of combining recruitment and immigration advice
Licensed immigration advisers are increasingly working with recruiters or offering recruitment help. Tribunal decisions show this can raise risk, especially around conflicts of interest, client engagement, and recordkeeping.
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Webinar announcement – 27 May 2026
All licensed immigration advisers must attend at least 1 webinar run by the Immigration Advisers Authority during each licensing year.
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Expressions of interest: GDNZIA industry partnership group
A position is available in the Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice (GDNZIA) Industry Partnership group.
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December 2025 webinar summary
Our December 2025 webinar reviewed key compliance obligations and themes from 2025 Tribunal decisions. The session focused on written agreements, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, sanctions, and emerging conduct trends.
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The importance of direct client engagement
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently looked at claims of ‘rubber stamping’ in the handling of a work visa application.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
New roles added to the National Occupation List, and student and visitor visa numbers.