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Global Choosing an adviser How to Check an Immigration Agent's Licence How to verify an immigration adviser is licensed or exempt, what happens if they are not, and where to check official registers before you pay or share documents. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser How to check a migration agent number and verify legitimacy How to verify a migration agent's registration number, check if they are legitimate, and what to do if the details do not match official records. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser How to Find a Licensed Immigration Adviser in New Zealand Explains how to find a licensed migration agent in New Zealand, what to check, and the official channels for verifying advisers and lodging complaints. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser How to Report a Migration Agent: Official Channels Explains official routes to report a migration agent or consultant for misconduct, abuse, or fraud, with contact details and what information to prepare. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Immigration Adviser: Who Can Legally Advise You on a Visa Who can give immigration advice in New Zealand, who is exempt, how to verify an adviser is licensed, and what to do if you are targeted by a scam. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Using a licensed adviser for a New Zealand visitor visa Explains when you must use a licensed immigration adviser for a visitor visa application, what the regulated roles are, and how to verify an adviser is licensed. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Immigration Agent vs Lawyer: Who Can Advise You Explains the difference between licensed immigration advisers and lawyers in New Zealand, who is exempt from licensing, and how to verify an adviser before you pay. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Immigration Consultant vs Lawyer: Who Can Advise You Compares licensed immigration advisers and lawyers for New Zealand visa applications, covering who is exempt, what counts as advice, and how to verify credentials. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Immigration adviser costs: what to check before paying What New Zealand rules say about who can charge for immigration advice, how fees are regulated, and what you must verify before engaging an adviser. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Choosing an Immigration Lawyer: Licensing and What They Do What an immigration lawyer does, who is licensed to advise, how to verify credentials, and what to expect when seeking help with a visa application. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Licensed Immigration Advisers: How to Check and Use Them What a licensed immigration adviser is, how to verify one on the official register, who is exempt, and what to do if you are asked to use an adviser. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Migration Agent Complaints: How to Report an Adviser How to complain about a migration agent in New Zealand or the UK, which regulator to contact, and what happens when an unlicensed adviser is reported. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Migration agent fees: what you should know before paying How migration agents charge for visa help, what you should expect to pay, and what to check before you sign. No fixed fees are set by New Zealand Immigration. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Choosing a migration agent for a partner visa What the regulated role of a migration adviser covers, how to verify an adviser is licensed, and what to check before you pay for help with a partner visa application. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser Migration Agent vs Immigration Lawyer: Who Can Advise You How to tell a licensed migration agent from an immigration lawyer, who is allowed to give immigration advice, and where to verify credentials before you pay. 4 Sept 2026 Global Choosing an adviser What Is a Registered Migration Agent and How to Check One Explains the regulated role of a registered migration agent, how registration differs from legal advice, and how to verify an agent before you use one. 4 Sept 2026

Australia

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Australia Choosing an adviser How to check a registered migration agent in Australia How to verify a migration agent is registered in Australia, search the OMARA register by name or MARN, and what the official guidance says about fees and choosing an agent. 4 Sept 2026 Australia Choosing an adviser Australian Visa Scam Calls: What to Do and How to Spot Them How to recognise scam calls about Australian visas, what to do if you receive one, and how to verify advisers and report fraud to the authorities. 4 Sept 2026 Australia Choosing an adviser What a MARA Agent Is and How to Check One in Australia Explains what a MARA agent is, how to search the official register, and what the search results tell you about whether someone can give immigration help. 4 Sept 2026 Australia Choosing an adviser How to find a registered migration agent in Australia How to find a registered migration agent in Australia, what they can do for you, what fees you should expect, and how to verify an agent's registration. 4 Sept 2026 Australia Choosing an adviser Migration agent fees in Australia: what the rules say What the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority says about fees, initial consultations, and how to check an agent is registered before you pay. 4 Sept 2026

United Kingdom

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United Kingdom Choosing an adviser Choosing an immigration adviser in the UK: what to check What an immigration adviser in the UK is, who can legally advise, what checks to make before paying, and what to verify on the official register. 4 Sept 2026 United Kingdom Choosing an adviser Finding a regulated UK immigration adviser: IAA search tools How to use the IAA Adviser Finder and Adviser Register to check that a UK immigration adviser is regulated, and what to do if you receive poor service. 4 Sept 2026 United Kingdom Choosing an adviser OISC immigration adviser certification: what it means Explains the OISC to IAA rebrand, adviser registration levels, how to find a certified adviser, and what to do if you need to complain. 4 Sept 2026

Canada

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Canada Choosing an adviser Immigration Lawyers in Canada: Roles, Regulators and Limits Explains what Canadian immigration lawyers do, how they are regulated, and what the official government sources list for finding them. 4 Sept 2026

New Zealand

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New Zealand Choosing an adviser Choosing an immigration adviser for New Zealand Who can legally give immigration advice for a New Zealand visa, how to check an adviser is licensed, and how to spot an immigration scam. 4 Sept 2026 New Zealand Choosing an adviser Licensed immigration adviser NZ: how to choose one safely How to find and verify a licensed immigration adviser in New Zealand, who is exempt from licensing, and how to avoid immigration scams. 4 Sept 2026

Ireland

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Ireland Choosing an adviser Who Can Represent You in an Irish Immigration Application What the official guidance settles on who may represent or advise you on an Irish immigration matter, how to check a solicitor, and how to complain. 15 Sept 2026

Germany

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Germany Choosing an adviser Who May Lawfully Help With a German Residence Permit German law restricts who may give legal help on a residence permit application. This page sets out the RDG rules, who is authorised, and how to check a provider. 15 Sept 2026 Germany Choosing an adviser Who May Lawfully Advise on German Immigration German law restricts who may provide paid legal advice on immigration and residence matters. This page explains the RDG rules and how to verify a provider. 15 Sept 2026

United States

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United States Choosing an adviser Immigration Lawyers and Green Card Applications: What They Do What an immigration lawyer can and cannot do in a green card case, when you need one, how to find accredited help, and what to verify before you pay. 4 Sept 2026 United States Choosing an adviser Immigration Lawyers and Advisers for US Visas: Roles Explained Explains the regulated roles of US immigration lawyers, accredited representatives, and government adjudicators, and what applicants should verify before engaging an adviser. 4 Sept 2026 United States Choosing an adviser Immigration Lawyer Cost for a Green Card: What to Know What US government sources say about legal help for a green card application, what they do not say about fees, and how to find accredited assistance. 4 Sept 2026

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