The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 24 |
| Parties | BV v Aiolupotea |
| Decided | 12 June 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Salesa Aiolupotea, licence 201401503, expired |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Negligence / dishonest or misleading conduct / failure to correctly advise client of eligibility for citizenship & provide proper documentation / adviser undertook to seek visitor visa and citizenship for complainant / no work done towards citizenship application & no documents on file despite charging fee / visitor visa declined / complainant not informed visa declined or that he was ineligible for citizenship / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl19, cl26, cl27 / adviser’s unexplained lack of proper file documentation, failure to advise complainant of eligibility & acceptance of fee dishonest / adviser failed to produce full file, provide full description of services & confirm oral advice in writing / adviser negligently failed to return family’s original documents to complainant / complaint upheld.”
The licensed immigration adviser in this decision
This decision concerns Salesa Aiolupotea (licence 201401503, expired). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Auckland.
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