INZ 1160. Immigration Adviser Details
The INZ 1160 Immigration Adviser Details form is designed for individuals who need to update or change the information regarding their immigration adviser while their application is being processed by Immigration New Zealand. The form can also be used to authorize an immigration adviser to contact the physician conducting a health examination on the applicant's behalf or to speak with Immigration New Zealand about the applicant's health examination.
The form is in compliance with the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, which states that providing immigration advice without being licensed or exempt is an offense. The applicant must ensure that their immigration adviser is licensed before submitting the form. Lawyers are exempt from licensing and can provide immigration advice.
The form comprises various fields, including the applicant's personal details, current immigration adviser's information, new immigration adviser's details (if applicable), and authorization for the immigration adviser to contact the physician or Immigration New Zealand. The applicant must provide accurate information to avoid any delay in processing their application.
Applicants must attach the completed form to their health examination records if they want their immigration adviser to communicate with the physician or clinic staff. If the applicant changes their immigration adviser, they must submit the updated form to Immigration New Zealand.
One of the strengths of this form is that it ensures that only licensed immigration advisers provide immigration advice. A weakness is that if an applicant's immigration adviser is unlicensed, their application will be returned, causing unnecessary inconvenience to the applicant.
An example of a related form is the INZ 1246 Form, which is used to appoint or change a representative. The difference between the two forms is that the INZ 1160 form is specific to immigration advisers, whereas the INZ 1246 form can be used to appoint any representative.
The completion and submission of this form affect the future of the participants since the accuracy and completeness of the information provided can determine the outcome of the visa application.
The form can be submitted online via the Immigration New Zealand website or in-person at a Visa Application Centre. Immigration New Zealand stores all information provided by the applicant, and authorized parties can access it as necessary.