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In New Zealand, only Licensed Immigration Advisers (LIAs) or certain exempt individuals can legally provide immigration advice. For HR teams, managers, and business sponsors, this means even a well-intentioned conversation about a visa can cross the legal line.
The risks of getting it wrong are severe as you could incur fines up to $100,000 or up to 7 years in jail. Beyond the penalties, an investigation can be extremely harmful to your business reputation and disrupt recruitment.
By partnering with Licensed Immigration Advisers, such as Absolute Immigration NZ, you protect your organisation from these risks and gain access to immigration guidance and strategies that ensure every application and conversation stays within the law.
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Peace of mind and time savings for busy HR teams
HR teams already juggle recruitment, onboarding, and staff support. Adding immigration compliance to that workload can be overwhelming. Partnering with a licensed immigration adviser removes uncertainty and reduces administrative burden, allowing HR to focus on their core role while knowing their business is compliant.
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Common tasks HR can outsource to Licensed Immigration Advisers
- Determining the correct visa pathway for a role
- Preparing and lodging visa applications
- Advising on Immigration NZ requirements
- Managing Job Checks and accreditation renewals
- Handling complex or urgent immigration cases
- Communicating directly with Immigration NZ on your behalf
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What good advisory support looks like
Quality immigration support is proactive, accurate, and tailored to your business needs. You should expect
- Up-to-date knowledge of immigration law and policy changes
- Clear communication and plain-language advice
- Tailored solutions aligned with your workforce strategy
- Fast, accurate processing that minimises errors and delays
- Compliance-first approach that protects your accreditation and reputation
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Services provided by Absolute Immigration NZ
At Absolute Immigration NZ, our licensed advisers offer:
- Employer accreditation applications and renewals
- Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and other visa applications
- Job Check applications and role suitability assessments
- Immigration strategy planning for workforce needs
- In-house compliance training for HR and managers
- Support with complex cases and INZ communications
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Free downloadable guide
Our free guide explains:
- What counts as immigration advice in NZ
- Who can legally provide it
- How to keep your HR team safe from breaches
Download it today and use it as a quick reference for your organisation.
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Ready to protect your business and support your migrant workforce the right way? Book your free compliance consultation and download your free guide today.
Book a consultation: Partner with our licensed team and protect your people, your reputation, and your compliance.Â
Don’t let a simple conversation put your business at risk. Let Absolute Immigration NZ be your trusted partner in protecting your people, your reputation, and your compliance. Contact us at aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com for strategic immigration guidance you can trust.
