The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 26 |
| Parties | UO v Nukulasi |
| Decided | 23 June 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Elena Tapuaiga Nukulasi, licence 201400314, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Sanctions decision / negligence / adviser did not make discretionary visa application until one year after being instructed / complainant in New Zealand unlawfully / no justifiable reason for delay / adviser did not advise complainant in writing that application had little chance of success / conduct neither professional, diligent or timely / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / delay extraordinary & inexplicable / time of the essence given complainant’s unlawful status / adviser’s first appearance before Tribunal / adviser admitted wrongdoing / no evidence of actual prejudice to complainant / adviser cautioned & ordered to pay $1000 refund of fees to complainant”
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This decision concerns Elena Tapuaiga Nukulasi (licence 201400314, current). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Auckland.
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