The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 19 |
| Parties | DMX v Guich |
| Decided | 11 May 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Martin Antonio Guich Pearce, licence 201300799, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Negligence / unsuccessful residence visa application / adviser miscalculated appeal period & appeal dismissed for being out of time based on out of date IPT guide / complainant arranged meeting with Citizens Advice Bureau & requested file / adviser provided key documents / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl26f / whether mistake could be made by competent, reasonable, prudent & diligent practitioner / mistake amounted to failure to exercise due diligence & care / isolated incident can still amount to a breach / reasonable for adviser to only provide key documents rather than full file given situation / carelessness or negligence not minor / prudent adviser would not have relied on hard copy IPT guide / correct period set out in INZ decision letter / prudent adviser would have consulted IPT website / complaint upheld.”
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This decision concerns Martin Antonio Guich Pearce (licence 201300799, current). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in New Plymouth.
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