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Updates to client guides and resources
The Immigration Advisers Authority has expanded the range of languages available for 2 key client information resources and made a number of other updates.
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Upcoming IAA migrant survey
An update on the next rounds of the IAA migrant survey and how advisers can support participation.
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GDNZIA industry placements
If you have an employee who would like to become licensed, they will need to complete the Graduate Diploma in NZ Immigration Advice (GDNZIA).
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Update from Immigration New Zealand – August 2026
Immigration New Zealand reminds advisers about providing compliant applicant photos and recent changes to health instructions for resident visas.
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Engagement practices that protect you and your client
Good client engagement practices help protect both you and your client.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Update from Immigration NZ — September 2025
Immigration NZ (INZ) updates about changes to support international education and student visa updates.