Why was the Immigration Advisors Licensing Act 2007 put in place?

The purpose of the Immigration Advisors Licensing Act was, and still is “to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice.”

Under the Act, anyone giving immigration advice about New Zealand must be licensed (unless they are exempt). It also makes it an offence to provide immigration advice without a licence and provides large fines and imprisonment for unlicensed advisors.

Migrants need to know they will be provided with the correct and best information, whether they receive it directly from Immigration New Zealand or from a Licensed Immigration Advisor. Making immigration advisors a licensed and, recognised profession protects people from being seriously disadvantaged through poor advice or unprofessional behavior.

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