BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS

There are new rules ....

Trying to help potential or existing employees with immigration issues can cause you a lot of headaches ...

There's now a law in place to promote and protect the interests of people receiving immigration advice and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination. The Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) is responsible for the regulation of the immigration advice industry and for licensing and monitoring immigration advisers.  Anyone giving New Zealand immigration advice must be licensed, unless they are exempt.

The regulation of the immigration advice industry, intended to help migrants, creates new risks for employers and HR personnel.

It is an offence to give immigration advice unless licensed. The definition of immigration advice is so tight that giving what you might think is no more than common sense advice or a helpful suggestion can be a breach of the law.

There are new solutions

For corporates and the HR industry, involved on a regular basis with staff or clients who have visa and permit issues, we enter into contractual relationships, providing in-house training, on-going seminars and individual case work management that cost-effectively protects you and your staff while supporting your efforts to maintain your skill base.

For small employersor those facing occasional issues, we are available for initial over - the - phone advice that can stop a small issue becoming a major problem.

Working together, we can produce improved outcomes

At first sight this regime seems to impose another layer of bureaucracy on the private sector.

But for employers, skilled migrants are a valuable human resource. If the migration issues of your staff are resolved promptly, honestly and competently you make productivity gains. Our tailored solutions are easy, cost effective and produce better outcomes.