Information for immigration professionals
Only people who are licensed or exempt from licensing can give immigration advice.
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Applying for someone
Immigration advisers, employers, and education agents and providers, and travel agents can use the Immigration Online system to help others apply for visas.
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Who can give immigration
Anyone who gives advice on New Zealand immigration matters must be licensed or exempt from licensing. There are significant penalties for giving advice without a licence.
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How immigration advice is
Immigration advice is regulated by legislation, and overseen by a licensing authority and a registrar.
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Sharing an online visa
Immigration New Zealand's online systems allow immigration advisers and others to share clients' applications in a secure way.
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Information we can share with licensed immigration advisers and
Our Customer Service Centre and Privacy Team can share with licensed immigration advisers (LIAs) and lawyers.
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Keeping up to date with immigration
Immigration New Zealand regularly updates immigration policy. We publish changes online, in the operational manual, and keep immigration advisers and the public up to date.
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Resources and
Tools and resources that immigration professionals may find useful.
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Updates for immigration
Sign up for regular email updates about changes to immigration rules and policies.