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, 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.