The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2021] NZIACDT 7 |
| Parties | IMH v Marica |
| Decided | 22 March 2021 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Simona Marica, licence 200800958, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Sanctions decision / negligence / dishonest or misleading conduct / adviser failed to file renewal application on time due to mistake in file records / complainant not informed of mistake or unlawful status / concealment of error deliberate & misleading / adviser failed to exercise due care & should have checked expiry date / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / fundamental mark of a professional to be honest in communicating with client / failure to inform complainant of unlawful status a serious omission / second complaint against adviser / adviser cooperated with disciplinary process & acknowledged wrong doing / adviser’s health a mitigating factor / adviser’s income materially affected by health & border closure / adviser censured & directed to undertake further training / adviser ordered to pay $1,500 financial penalty”
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