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Unlicensed immigration adviser leaves families tens of thousands out of pocket
Four families paid thousands of dollars for study and immigration packages. When they arrived in New Zealand, they found that many of their student visa applications had never been submitted.
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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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Recent Tribunal decisions – August 2026
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 5 sanction decisions in relation to 4 advisers.
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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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Strengthening New Zealand’s eligibility settings for citizenship grant
Citizenship test update from Department of Internal Affairs.
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Supervision and professional and ethical business practices May 2026 webinar recap
Our May 2026 webinar explained how to meet Competency Standards 6.1, 6.6, and 6.8. It focused on supervision and professional business practice for immigration advisers.
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Recent Tribunal decisions - June 2026
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 4 sanction decisions in relation to 3 advisers.
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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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Change to IPT fees
Changes to Immigration and Protection Tribunal Fees from 1 July 2026
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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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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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Supervision practices
Direct supervision protects clients, supports good advice, and helps people trust the immigration advice system.
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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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Update from Immigration New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand updates about conflict in the Middle East and student visa applications.
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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.