The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 33 |
| Parties | RV v Aiolupotea |
| Decided | 27 July 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Salesa Aiolupotea, licence 201401503, expired |
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 / adviser failed to respond to INZ’s letter of concern & inform complainant visa declined / 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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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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