[2021] NZIACDT 9 — SL v Mackintosh (Angelina Gabriella Mackintosh)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 5 May 2021 · adviser: Angelina Gabriella Mackintosh

The tribunal's published summary

Sanctions decision / negligence / dishonest or misleading behaviour / adviser concealed decline of visa application from complainant and the reason for the decline / also advised complainant could work on interim visitor visa / dishonesty continued over eight months / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s50, s51 / first appearance before Tribunal / accepted wrongdoing, offered refund following complaint / adviser suffering from serious medical condition, does not excuse conduct but considered in mitigation / adviser censured & directed to undertake further training / adviser directed to refund fee and pay compensation of $1,000 / adviser ordered to pay $2,000 financial penalty

Read the full decision (PDF, Ministry of Justice)

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