[2022] NZIACDT 23 — TQ v Gibson - Sanctions

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 7 September 2022

The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / diligence and due care / adviser failed to reply to PPI letter, provide timely updates, or inform complainant their application was declined / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl26b / HELD / isolated occasion of wrongdoing that had serious consequences, as complainant’s residence application was declined / adviser acknowledged mistake and apologised, improved business practices and hired additional help & fully refunded fees that were paid to prior business owner ($10,000) / adviser cautioned / ordered to pay $1,000 financial penalty / compensation of $2,000 awarded for distress, considering the full refund and the financial penalty ordered

Read the full decision (PDF, Ministry of Justice)

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