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Change to IPT fees
Changes to Immigration and Protection Tribunal Fees from 1 July 2026
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Invitation to provide feedback on the GDNZIA
Please pass any feedback on the GDNZIA to a GDNZIA Industry Partnership Group member.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
INZ needs complete AEWV applications with verified work experience and valid employment terms to avoid delays. New funding strengthens action on exploitation and non‑compliance.
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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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September 2025 webinar summary
During our September 2025 webinar, we outlined the importance of maintaining confidentiality and managing conflicts of interest. These obligations are required by the Code of Conduct and expected under Competency Standards 6.1 and 6.6. They are not just regulatory, they safeguard trust, professional...
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Webinar announcement – 15 December 2025
Join us for our third and final webinar of the year. We will review the last 2 webinars and look at trends from this year’s Tribunal decisions.
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Tribunal Decisions – December 2025
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 5 sanction decisions in relation to 5 advisers.
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Update from Immigration NZ — November 2025
Immigration NZ (INZ) updates about a new Visa Pak, calculating minimum income requirements for dependents and incomplete IEAs.
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Update from Immigration NZ — September 2025
Immigration NZ (INZ) updates about changes to support international education and student visa updates.
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GDNZIA industry placements
If you have an employee that you would like to become licensed, they will need to complete the Graduate Diploma in NZ Immigration Advice (GDNZIA).
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Improving practice: Insights from IAA pilot of onsite inspections
The Immigration Advisers Authority ran a pilot to test on-site inspections. We visited several Licensed Immigration Advisers (LIAs) at their offices to talk about their practices and check client file records.
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Tribunal Decisions — September 2025
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 3 sanction decisions in relation to Mr Jiang.
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Tribunal Decisions – June 2025
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 2 sanction decisions involving licensed advisers.
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May 2025 Webinar Summary
Our first webinar for the year highlighted that written agreements are more than a regulatory requirement; they’re a professional tool that helps you manage risk, clarify expectations, and deliver a high standard of service.
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Maintaining confidentiality when responding to public reviews
In today’s digital age, it is increasingly common for clients to share their experiences with service providers through online reviews on platforms such as Google, Facebook, and other public forums.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
The new Immigration New Zealand (INZ) website is now live. The website has clearer information and guidance to help customers manage their immigration journey more easily.