The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 38 |
| Parties | ZT v Li |
| Decided | 18 September 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Miao Li, licence 201001931, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Sanctions decision / negligence / complainant did not invest funds by deadline for residence under investment category / adviser negligent in missing deadline & failing to advise complainant need to invest / complainant sought $182,057.60 in compensation for loss of potential investment income, stress & anxiety & cost of bringing remedial action & complaint / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / isolated act of negligence / first complaint against adviser since she was licensed 10 years ago / doubtful Tribunal has jurisdiction to award large sums of money / complainant could take court action for breach of contract / no provision for award of costs relating to Tribunal’s process but expenses in pursuing complaint in Authority recoverable / complainant entitled to cost of remedial action & modest sum for stress & anxiety caused by delayed residence / adviser cautioned & ordered to pay $2,000 penalty / adviser ordered to pay $18,500 compensation to complainant.”
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