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Our Partners & Licence Verification

We work only with licensed, regulated immigration professionals for each destination country. This page explains who regulates immigration advice in each country and links directly to the official public register so you can verify credentials yourself.

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Current Partner Status: Onboarding in Progress for All Four Countries

Direct Relief Recruitment & Immigration is in the process of onboarding and verifying licensed immigration partners for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. We have not yet published the name or licence number of any partner on this website, because that process is not complete. Any name or licence number claimed elsewhere on our behalf, in unofficial communications, or by third parties should be treated as unverified until it appears here and is confirmed on the relevant official register linked below.

By Country

Regulatory bodies & verification registers

Select a country below to see which regulator governs immigration advice there, why that licence matters, and where to check it yourself.

Canada
Regulator: CICC
Partner Onboarding in Progress — Verification Pending
Who Regulates Immigration Advice Here
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and overseeing Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs). Only RCICs, lawyers licensed by a Canadian provincial or territorial law society, or Quebec notaries may charge a fee to represent or advise clients in Canadian immigration matters.
Why a Licensed Professional Matters
Using an unlicensed “consultant” for Canadian immigration matters is illegal and leaves you with no professional recourse, no insurance protection, and no complaints process if the advice is wrong or the person disappears with your money.
Current Status
We have not yet onboarded a named, verified licensed partner for Canada on this site. We will publish the partner's name and licence number here only once onboarding and verification are complete — and we encourage you to check that number yourself the moment it appears.
Search the official Canada register →
Australia
Regulator: OMARA
Partner Onboarding in Progress — Verification Pending
Who Regulates Immigration Advice Here
The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) registers and regulates Registered Migration Agents (RMAs) in Australia. Only RMAs, or Australian legal practitioners with a current practising certificate, may lawfully give immigration assistance for a fee.
Why a Licensed Professional Matters
Unregistered migration agents are not bound by the Code of Conduct, are not covered by professional indemnity insurance requirements, and are not accountable to any regulator if your application is mishandled.
Current Status
We have not yet onboarded a named, verified licensed partner for Australia on this site. We will publish the partner's name and licence number here only once onboarding and verification are complete — and we encourage you to check that number yourself the moment it appears.
Search the official Australia register →
New Zealand
Regulator: IAA
Partner Onboarding in Progress — Verification Pending
Who Regulates Immigration Advice Here
The Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) licenses immigration advisers under New Zealand's Immigration Advisers Licensing Act. With limited exemptions, it is illegal to give immigration advice about New Zealand visas for a fee without an IAA licence.
Why a Licensed Professional Matters
Licensed advisers must meet competency standards, follow a professional Code of Conduct, and carry a complaints and disciplinary process. Unlicensed operators offer none of these protections.
Current Status
We have not yet onboarded a named, verified licensed partner for New Zealand on this site. We will publish the partner's name and licence number here only once onboarding and verification are complete — and we encourage you to check that number yourself the moment it appears.
Search the official New Zealand register →
United States
Regulator: State Bar
Partner Onboarding in Progress — Verification Pending
Who Regulates Immigration Advice Here
In the United States, providing legal advice on immigration matters is generally restricted to attorneys licensed by a state bar (or accredited representatives recognized by the Department of Justice for specific non-profit organizations). Licensing is administered at the state level, so the correct register varies depending on where the attorney is licensed to practice.
Why a Licensed Professional Matters
An attorney's bar license confirms they have met education and ethics requirements and are subject to professional discipline. “Notarios” and unlicensed consultants are a well-documented source of immigration fraud in the U.S. and cannot legally represent you before immigration authorities.
Current Status
We have not yet onboarded a named, verified licensed partner for United States on this site. We will publish the partner's name and licence number here only once onboarding and verification are complete — and we encourage you to check that number yourself the moment it appears.
Search the official United States register →

How to protect yourself

  • Always search the official register yourself — do not rely solely on a screenshot, certificate photo, or verbal claim of licensing.
  • Confirm the licence is current and in good standing, not just that a name appears in a historical record.
  • Match the spelling of the name and licence/registration number exactly — scammers often use near-identical names.
  • Be cautious of anyone who discourages you from checking the register yourself or rushes you into paying before you can verify them.
  • If in doubt, contact the regulator directly using the contact details published on their official website — not a number given to you by the person you are verifying.
Read Our Full Fraud Prevention Guide

Questions about a partner or licence?

If you have questions about our onboarding process or want to confirm current partner status, contact our team directly.

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