Frequently Asked Question

Why need our help

Why an Adviser

Immigration is a complex matter, therefore you need a professional immigration adviser/consultant to assist you to process your application successfully. It is very important that you choose the right adviser/consultant. The Immigration Advisers Licensing Act(2007) creates a licensing regime for individuals who provide immigration advice. Its purpose is the promotion and protection of consumer interests receiving immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migrant destination.

Immigration consultants giving advice in New Zealand under law, must be licensed by a regulatory body called the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA), unless exempt. Licensed advisers must show that they are thoroughly competent &  give you clear professional advice with your needs in mind and prepare correct documentation to represent you. They must keep their knowledge of immigration policy and procedure up to date by attending regular Professional Development seminars &  following all government requirements. A licensed Immigration Adviser will provide professional service and play a significant role in assisting and representing migrants, temporary entrants and refugee status claimants under various categories. They are competent to give you advice and information on settlement matters, and are supported by Associate members who provide settlement services.

Professional Service from
NZAMI Members

Most of them licensed immigration advisers are members of an association called NZAMI. All Members of the New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment – NZAMI must conduct their businesses ethically and in accordance with the law and with any Code of Conduct or practice requirements prescribed for their class of professional affiliation.

Members who are licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) are required to adhere to the IAA Code of Conduct.

Members who hold a New Zealand Law Society practising certificate and practice as a lawyer are required to adhere to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and the Rules of Conduct and Client Care for Lawyers.

Members who are not bound by New Zealand law to act in accordance with one of the regimes mentioned above are required to adhere to the NZAMI Code of Ethics.

Prompt Attention to Complaints

If at any stage you have concerns about our services, let us know so we can take adequate steps to understand your problem and try to resolve it. If we are unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, we can arrange an appointment to review and assess the situation and work out ways towards an amicable resolution. If the situation is unresolved, you may request for mediation by a third party, or, you may wish to make a formal complaint to:

The Registrar of the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA)
PO Box 6222,
Wellesley Street,
Auckland 1141.

WHY
NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is known to be an exceptionally beautiful, healthy, friendly and family oriented country. People from all over the world are fascinated by its beauty and distinctive cultural diversity. New Zealand provides a safe & secure environment to bring up your family. It is a first world country offering all the benefits that can be expected from a country that strives to advance itself in all aspects of society and economy.

New Zealand is an easy-going and happy country largely free of violence and strives among communities & provides a safe and secure environment compared to many other parts of the world. You can breathe easier, sleep more soundly & you and your family will be able to move freely without fear, enjoying all that New Zealand life has to offer. People are free to live the life they choose & a reliable & trustworthy police force comes down hard on people who abuse other people’s rights. Police don’t harass you here, as they have strict rules to follow and can’t act arbitrarily.

New Zealand is also rated as one of the world’s most peaceful & least corrupted countries & getting things done here is so much easier without having to manage the grey business of corruption. New Zealand has few animals to worry about & does not even have dangerous wildlife – no snakes, scorpions, venomous insects, crocodiles and no dangerous big cats & is hence a great place for you and your family to get out and enjoy outdoors. You can also enjoy the beaches, have fun in the playgrounds and parks, picnic, explore the bush, climb mountains and cycle to your heart’s content.

New Zealand is a quite unified society, egalitarian, classless, and free of serious tensions among communities. People generally mix and get along with each other well, no matter how different their backgrounds, mainly due to a strong set of shared values about what’s important in life and how people should behave. Though similar to other western nations, there however is a distinctive Kiwi character that is more relaxed and easygoing.

New Zealanders appreciate the importance of family and communities & look out for one another and provide support where it’s needed. If you need help with anything, never hesitate to ask a Kiwi. New Zealanders have a highly-developed sense of equity and like to ensure that everyone gets a “fair go” along with a chance to show what they can do. You can expect to be judged not by your background, breeding or history, but by your actions here and now. Getting stuck in and getting on with the job at hand is the quickest way to win friends and respect in this part of the world.