New rules for immigration advisors

New Zealand has introduced new rules to help migrants remain protected when dealing with immigration consultants.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0805/S00069.htm

Before this law was passed anyone could call themselves an immigration adviser. Now only those with  approved qualifications may use this title. The law comes into effect in May 2009, and anyone giving advice off shore must be qualified to do so by 2010.

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