[2021] NZIACDT 24 — HT v Shaikh – Sanctions

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 7 October 2021

The tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / failure to be professional, diligent and exercise due care / application not made on time due to absence of supporting document / adviser not aware document was returned by complainant before application deadline / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1 / first complaint against adviser / consequences serious as complainant became unlawful, but unknown whether application would have been successful & of any further consequences / adviser cautioned / no public interest in punitive sanction / no financial penalty ordered

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