New Zealand Immigration Policy, Adviser Licensing, Appeals and Qualifications Assessment (Sydney Seminar)

Date: 17 September 2010 Start: 10:00am
Venue: Mercure Sydney Airport, 20 Levey Street, Wolli Creek, NSW.
Overview

This is a unique opportunity for Australian immigration consultants, whether they are working in the New Zealand market directly or not, to learn about key issues around New Zealand immigration policy, adviser licensing, the Code of Conduct, appeals, qualifications assessment, and more.

Programme

DAY ONE - 17 September 2010

 09.30 – 10.00  Registration

10.00 – 11.00  The Code of Conduct
                         Barry Smedts, Registrar, Immigration Advisers Authority

11.00 - 11.20  Morning Tea

11.20 – 12.20  Temporary Visas
                        Mike Christie, Regional Manager, Immigration New Zealand

12.20 – 01.15  Lunch

01.15 – 02.15  Lodgement Process
                        Mike Christie, Regional Manager, Immigration New Zealand
                        Patrick Huang, Manager Temporary & Residence Teams, Sydney

02.15 – 03.15  New Zealand Qualifications Authority - Assessment Processes
                        Colin Tarr, Team Leader Evaluations, NZQA

03.15 – 03.30  Afternoon Tea

03.30 – 04.30  Residence Visas
                        Mike Christie, Regional Manager, Immigration New Zealand

04:30 – 05:30  Networking
                        Cash Bar and nibbles

DAY TWO 18 September 2010

 08.30 - 09.30  Business Visas
                        Mike Christie, Regional Manager, Immigration New Zealand

09.30 – 10.30  Banking Solutions for NZAMI members, focusing on the Investor Policy
                        Joanne Stewart, Area Manager, The National Bank of New Zealand

10.30 – 11.00  Morning Tea

11.00 – 11.30  To be advised

11.30 – 12.30  Appeals 
                        Simon Laurent, LaurentLaw, Barristers & Solicitors

12.30 - 01.00  Benefits of NZAMI Membership 
                        Walter Stone, NZAMI Vice Chairman

                        NZAMI Membership Application Process
                        Margaret Hastings, NZAMI Secretary

01.00 - 02.00  Lunch

02.00 – 02.45  Forum

Closing date for registration and ordering DVD Pack is 02 September 2010