[2020] NZIACDT 32 — BV v Aiolupotea (Salesa Aiolupotea)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 27 July 2020 · adviser: Salesa Aiolupotea

The tribunal's published summary

Sanctions decision / negligence / dishonest or misleading conduct / adviser failed to inform complainant he was not eligible for citizenship & accepted money for application without undertaking any work / lack of proper file documentation / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / misconduct serious / adviser found to be dishonest & negligent / dishonesty for personal gain / adviser gave no explanation or apology & showed no remorse / adviser censured & prevented from reapplying for licence for 2 years / adviser ordered to pay penalty of $7,000 & refund fees of $5,150.

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