[2020] NZIACDT 9, DKD v Smith - Sanctions

“Sanctions decision / negligence / failure to enter into written agreement with client / failure to file residence application in time / invitation expired / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / adviser failed to perform fundamental obligations of a professional adviser / adviser’s misconduct aggravated by previous similar findings against him / adviser declined to engage with Authority or Tribunal / adviser bears high degree of responsibility for complainant not obtaining residence / adviser to undertake training & prohibited from renewing licence / adviser censured & ordered to pay $5000 penalty / adviser also ordered to pay $5000 compensation by way of general damages to complainant for application fees, inconvenience, anxiety & stress.”