Benefits for Members

Raise Your Profile

• Gain recognition for belonging to a reputable national association of members
• Be involved and take an active role in the affairs and advancement of the Association

Network

• Frequent the Members Only Forum on the NZAMI website. New agents and more experienced agents can
   exchange ideas, ask questions and discuss policy and related issues
• Develop local and international links by taking advantage of our exclusive network of colleagues and professionals

Attract More Clients

• Benefit from the member search facilities on the NZAMI website, available to prospective migrants world-wide
• Enjoy improved credibility and increased profile by marketing yourself as a member of NZAMI, using the
   Association’s logo and other identifiers
• Enjoy the spin-off of the Association’s marketing campaign to portray members as dedicated professionals, and
   educate the public to look for the NZAMI logo for all immigration needs

Value for the Clients of Practising Members

• Service - clients will be confident that their advisor is competent to process their applications quickly and correctly
• Reliability - clients looking for reliability will select NZAMI members, who follow & accept disciplinary procedures
• Security - clients have an avenue for mediation if they are dissatisfied with the service received

Free Mediation

• NZAMI offers a free mediation service for members and their clients to resolve disputes in a friendly, efficient
   and unbiased way. The mediation service provides a useful step between the customer and statutory agencies and
   enables members to concentrate on their business, confident that both parties will be represented by a neutral
   mediator to reach an amicable solution
• If a complaint from a client is considered to be justified, appropriate remedies are available under the Rules of the
   Association, thus upholding the integrity of the Association

Stay in the Know

• Receive the latest information on immigration developments and interpretation of policy, including prompt notice of 
   legislative changes
• Receive news, views, articles and updates in our free quarterly newsletter

Boost Your Knowledge

• Benefit from seminar presentations from knowledgeable and high profile speakers on topical subjects such as
   immigration policy, immigration law, business practice, taxation, marketing support etc
• Take advantage of opportunities to meet NZIS personnel
• Enjoy exchanging ideas with colleagues

Make Yourself Heard

• Take advantage of opportunities to contribute your proposals to the Minister of Immigration for the development of
   immigration policy
• Add your voice to lobby government on vital issues

Personal Service

• Contact a member of the Board or our administrative service for advice or contact information on technical or
   administrative matters