The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 12 |
| Parties | TSO v Essina |
| Decided | 27 February 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Olga Anatolievna Essina, licence 201001902, expired |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Sanctions decision / dishonest or misleading conduct / acting unprofessionally / adviser withheld complainant’s NZQA assessment from INZ / adviser misrepresented to complainant why earlier visitor visa declined / adviser offered refund money for withdrawal of complaint / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / adviser’s conduct dishonest / adviser deliberately deceived INZ & client / limited acknowledgement of wrongdoing / dishonesty not of worst kind / compensation claimed / not shown decline of visa arose from adviser’s wrongdoing / adviser censured / adviser’s first appearance before Tribunal / adviser prevented from renewing licence for 1 year / adviser ordered to pay $4000 penalty & $1298 for refund of fees.”
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This decision concerns Olga Anatolievna Essina (licence 201001902, expired). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Auckland.
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