Applications Made by Unlicensed or Non-Exempt People - Update

On 30 March 2025, the new changes were made to the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 to clarify who can and cannot submit immigration applications. This change has partly been spurred by unlicensed and non-exempt people applying for visas for others, usually for a profit. These applications will now be declined, often automatically, and no refunds will be provided by Immigration New Zealand.

For more information on who can and cannot provide immigration advice (including submitting applications), see the following links below

• The Immigration Advisers Authority

• The New Zealand Law Society Registry

As always, you can book in a consultation with me, a registered immigration lawyer, here.