Immigration New Zealand (INZ) are aware that some bad actors will try to pose as INZ officials to exploit vulnerable migrants.

Common scams include:

• Phone calls from people posing as INZ officials
• People posing as Licensed Immigration Advisors (LIA) offering immigration advice
• People asking you to pay large fees to secure a visa
• People asking you to pay large fees to secure a job.

It is important to stay vigilant when seeking immigration advise, and when taking phone calls from people claiming to be INZ officials. 

There are steps you can take to help protect yourself from immigrations scams or visa fraud.

If you are ever unsure if you are being scammed, you can contact us to discuss your concerns.

Contact us

You can also visit the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) website if you want to get in contact with a Licensed Immigration Adviser.

Register of licensed immigration advisors | Immigration Advisers Authority

Further information is available on our website for how to keep yourself safe from immigration scams.

Protect yourself from immigration scams

If you are already working in New Zealand, and think you are being exploited, do not be afraid to ask Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for help.

We and Employment New Zealand can help you, and take action if needed.

Migrant worker exploitation – Employment New Zealand